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
The latter was a large format first to capture workers jumping off a truck and walking toward the camera for some joyous portraiture-like shots.
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 19 Apr. 2025
But in its joyous way, this new Wedding Banquet reassures us that nothing worthwhile is ever easy.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
For years, the bright green turf of Whitsett Fields Park has served as a joyous hub for Los Angeles youth soccer — particularly for thousands of immigrant families in the San Fernando Valley.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
What was meant to be a joyous time for the community as Easter approaches, Farabaugh said, turned into tragedy.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 19 Apr. 2025
But in its joyous way, this new Wedding Banquet reassures us that nothing worthwhile is ever easy.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
For years, the bright green turf of Whitsett Fields Park has served as a joyous hub for Los Angeles youth soccer — particularly for thousands of immigrant families in the San Fernando Valley.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
What was meant to be a joyous time for the community as Easter approaches, Farabaugh said, turned into tragedy.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
Adjective
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Secretary Hegseth is thankful for his continued leadership and work to advance the America First agenda.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Jason’s care, empathy and work ethic resonated with thankful William.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The crowd, at first shocked, and then raucously delighted, seemed unable to believe their ears.—
Paul Albani-Burgio,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Packers outgoing president Mark Murphy announced the pick to a delighted audience that went wild after hearing Golden’s name.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The authors aspire to a world in which there is clean energy to power every convenience, medical care and medicines that allow people to live longer and healthier lives, and a happy balance between work and time with friends and family.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Larry David doesn't sound happy about Bill Maher's dinner with President Donald Trump.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The industry is surely glad to hear that the FDA, at least right now, is not implementing a ban for common dyes such as Yellow 5.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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Area beekeepers are always glad to add to their own hives, or share them with other backyard beekeepers.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But users reporting a parking violation are satisfied only 23% of the time, and those reporting a streetlight problem just 28%.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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The distorted memories actually helped some wives feel more satisfied with their current relationship, suggesting that our brains sometimes rewrite the past to make the present more tolerable, or more meaningful.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In an emotional moment, his family celebrated the joyful occasion and were seen jumping and hugging one another.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The joyful reunion made everyone in the room smile, leaving no doubt that absence makes the heart grow fonder.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Angarano stars as Rickey, an energetic and free-spirited young man with a Peter Pan complex who convinces his longtime friend Glenn to hit pause on his blissful domestic life and embark on an impromptu road trip across California.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
11 Apr. 2025
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Desert Modernism Architecture Tours Palm Springs proper is a fantastic destination for architecture zealots: Desert Modernism is the prevailing style, a minimalist pastiche of flat or butterfly roofs, open floor plans and a blissful blend of indoor and outdoor spaces.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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