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
Tucker was a counterintuitive criminal who was motivated not by money but, even more richly, by the pure, joyous thrill of getting away with something.
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K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Legette’s tough stretch Legette has been a joyous presence in the locker room and remains one of the most popular Panthers off the field.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Thou shalt pose for the cover, ideally smiling and having a casually joyous time.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Behind the scenes, the wrangles with City Hall have been less joyous.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
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K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Legette’s tough stretch Legette has been a joyous presence in the locker room and remains one of the most popular Panthers off the field.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Thou shalt pose for the cover, ideally smiling and having a casually joyous time.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Behind the scenes, the wrangles with City Hall have been less joyous.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
Adjective
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We are blessed in love and life and are so very thankful for our families coming together.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fischer Homes is deeply thankful to all the generous trade partners and sponsors who helped make this home a reality; their contributions brought beauty and quality to every corner.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Minnesota Wild players, who parked in the players’ garage just off the road temporarily dubbed W 97th Street, are delighted to see their comrade for effectively the next nine years.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Vance is delighted to hear Carr is in critical condition.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Members of the Advocate Group — former IHOPKC leaders who supported those who came forward with allegations and pushed for an outside investigation — were pleased with the new report.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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While Hale may not have been too pleased with Shelly's antics, internet users can’t get enough of her genius efforts.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Events on the cheap Here are some must-see sites that will make your bank account happy.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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The study found the country is so beloved, a whopping 84 percent of expats who move there are happy with their lives, compared to just 67 percent of expats globally.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 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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Increase Protein Protein is satiating, providing a satisfied feeling of fullness that can decrease your appetite.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-25 in Week 4, but not everyone seemed satisfied after the game.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Food, like clay and photography, became another language -- shared, joyful, alive.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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The goal the family has had with the Gracie’s Corner universe has always been to provide fun and joyful learning experiences for kids.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Adolescents tend to operate in a blissful state of oblivion around the aesthetic curation of a home, but Adam Sternberg wasn’t like most children.—
Jennifer Fernandez,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
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Colorful Mérida has no beaches of its own, but with the blissful town of Celestún just an hour and a half away, most travelers won't mind.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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