as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful
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Recent Examples of joyful
In a world where indie bookstores are cultural anchors, Cupid’s stands out as a bold and joyful celebration of love in all its forms.
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American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Designers like Emily Dawn Long, KUR, and Heirlome brought new energy to the conversation, while Area’s joyful shift in direction added a sense of play and possibility.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
Iryna Zarutska's friends have posted a tribute video showing some of the joyful moments in her life before she was killed on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, in August.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Mims said his joyful moment continued when he was given an opportunity later to meet Lions players.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Designers like Emily Dawn Long, KUR, and Heirlome brought new energy to the conversation, while Area’s joyful shift in direction added a sense of play and possibility.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
Iryna Zarutska's friends have posted a tribute video showing some of the joyful moments in her life before she was killed on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, in August.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Mims said his joyful moment continued when he was given an opportunity later to meet Lions players.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyful
Adjective
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Cut leaves from construction paper (search online for leaf shapes), punch a hole at the top of each, write a thankful message, and hang with ribbon or twine.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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So much more to come, just so thankful and EXCITED!—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Reagans, sentimental to a falt—though also with an eye to American public opinion—were delighted to be royal guests.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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So, if the economy stinks, why is the stock market so delighted?—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And his wife is not happy about it.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to the survey, 94% of expats are happy with their life abroad and found that Panama is the place to be for retirees.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of letting our legs carry us aimlessly down the road with our minds interrogating every step, our thumbs pose too simple a question to which our smartphones are pleased to give us too simple an answer.—
Paul Greenberg,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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But after the guy left, looking grudgingly pleased, the bar got crowded.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Based on her history of heterosexual extremity, I was concerned, but glad to be proven wrong.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
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And Howard will be glad to get a taste of that KC barbecue, too.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But to not be satisfied and still find ways to grit out some wins is a huge deal.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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In Panama, which took the top spot for the second year in a row, 94 percent of expats surveyed were satisfied with their lives abroad.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the best attempts of the musicians onstage to play songs that were bright and joyous—as when Hot Chip, Ibibio Sound Machine, and the Trans Voices choir tapped into anthemic diva house for their joint performance—the mood at Wembley Arena was profoundly somber.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
18 Sep. 2025
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The end credits played over photos of Belly and Conrad spending a romantic and joyous Christmas in Paris together, as well as a note from the creator herself.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyful. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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