as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
a joyous crowd eagerly awaiting the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve
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Recent Examples of joyous
Some of the work is very dark, but one of its most joyous initiatives is a yearly prom, on the Friday before Valentine’s Day, for children and adults who are disabled, known as Night to Shine.
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Belinda Luscombe, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Look; an e-commerce shopping site; two newsstands; a brick-and-mortar shop on Hudson Street; a knock-their-socks-off black-tie party at Cannes in 2023; and, most recently, a joyous dinner to celebrate the winners of our first annual Tom Wolfe literary prizes.
—Graydon Carter, Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
The joyous screams and claps of hundreds of high school students boomed outside the sanctuary at Murewa Centre Mission of the United Methodist Church.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
Though some fans may not be as joyous.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
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Belinda Luscombe, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Look; an e-commerce shopping site; two newsstands; a brick-and-mortar shop on Hudson Street; a knock-their-socks-off black-tie party at Cannes in 2023; and, most recently, a joyous dinner to celebrate the winners of our first annual Tom Wolfe literary prizes.
—Graydon Carter, Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
The joyous screams and claps of hundreds of high school students boomed outside the sanctuary at Murewa Centre Mission of the United Methodist Church.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
Though some fans may not be as joyous.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
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Finally made it back home from Talladega — a little sore, but feeling better and thankful for all the support.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Others were simply thankful to hear the man was able to avoid a serious allergic reaction before fully understanding his allergy.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The idea, even now, seems surprising in its simplicity, yet genius in its execution — who wouldn’t be delighted to attend a tempura party?—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sister Rita is delighted to see so many people in attendance.—
Esme Nicholson,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The charismatic auctioneer was clearly pleased, teasing the eager bidder.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Sturm, who has had no illusions about what his team can and can’t do, is pleased with the way his players are starting to take to his hybrid zone/man system.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Danish drugmaker's unsolicited bid is rarely seen in the industry, and Pfizer certainly wasn't happy about it.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Bertha Coombs,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The hunky leading man was happy to take on the moniker.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Dodgers will be glad to get him back at some point next year.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Talking with reporters after the game, Bosa was glad the Bills won, but not so happy about the Chiefs converting a fourth-and-17 play.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Others, such as Underdog Fantasy, are satisfied with merely hosting someone else’s exchange in their apps and tacking on small trading fees to create revenue.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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What’s in and out of the bipartisan deal drew sharp criticism, leaving few senators fully satisfied.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Junkaroo, a kaleidoscopic, centuries-old street parade rooted in West African traditions and a joyful window into Bahamian heritage.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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Coming back to this joyful city to be honored is a very precious moment.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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While you’re holed up in your new lodgings, enjoy a blissful soak under the rainfall showerhead or take in the view from the glass wall in the bedroom that offers an unobscured view during leaf-peeping season and beyond.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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Florida has more than its fair share of gorgeous beaches for blissful getaways, but one special place along its eastern coast stands above the rest.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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