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Recent Examples of joyfulness
The two Throttle House dudes will be able to talk the talk and walk the walk for deep car nerddom, while the young TikToker can embody the curiosity of the non-car audience and inject scenes with his signature joyfulness.
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Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
The event, which also included a ball drop, is held to help bring camaraderie and joyfulness to seniors during the holiday season, and celebrate the arrival of the new year.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
But his joyfulness around it was undeniable.
—Kim Gordon, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
The event, which also included a ball drop, is held to help bring camaraderie and joyfulness to seniors during the holiday season, and celebrate the arrival of the new year.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
But his joyfulness around it was undeniable.
—Kim Gordon, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyfulness
Noun
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As for market exuberance, Silverblatt emphasized the need for investors to be cautious and well-informed.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Showcasing such moments — the unscripted exuberance and unbridled joy — is a big reason why the kiss-and-cry exists.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The jubilation was led by defender Maxence Lacroix.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Just as those revolutionary murals have sun-bleached and blistered, so the heady jubilation of the students’ victory has become tarnished by infighting and division.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Their contentment and their connection is undeniable.—
John E. Green,
Time,
1 Feb. 2026
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The most common feelings reflected contentment rather than passion.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Winston Peacock’s Ghost of Christmas Present is especially winning with decidedly John Belushi-esque jollity.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Dec. 2025
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The jollity extends to the audience, which if Friday’s night’s crowd was indication is largely filled with family and friends of the large cast and who are prone to applaud and whoop at the end of every scene.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Slope regulars know that après-ski is a time for food, drink, and merriment after a day out in the cold.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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But the day after the freezing celebration parade in Chicago, the space shuttle Challenger exploded after takeoff in Florida, putting an abrupt end to national merriment.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 8,116 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit accuses the city of taking no efforts to stop trespassers and failing to compensate the owners for their loss of use and enjoyment of the property.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Later, for nearly 60 years, the lights were out and the gaiety muted in this once-vibrant community.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Brooding in the historical background are the plantations, the vexed issue of where the money comes from that underwrites all this charm, these impeccable manners, this unsteady gaiety.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Joyfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyfulness. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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