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
Their body reduces the number of dopamine receptors – sites in the brain that bind dopamine – as a result, causing previously motivating and joyous activities to seem bleak.
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Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Here, the joyous and the boisterous contrast the dark and insidious, allowing viewers to both be delighted by colorful street scenes and celebrations while the rot of fear creeps in, as the details surrounding our main character (Wagner Moura) and his predicament are revealed.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The experiences and insights April’s gained through all this pour out of her like a joyous river breaching a beaver dam.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Cardi's presence at the event, however, was a more joyous occasion than Diggs' game (a double-digit loss to the Seattle Seahawks).
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Here, the joyous and the boisterous contrast the dark and insidious, allowing viewers to both be delighted by colorful street scenes and celebrations while the rot of fear creeps in, as the details surrounding our main character (Wagner Moura) and his predicament are revealed.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The experiences and insights April’s gained through all this pour out of her like a joyous river breaching a beaver dam.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Cardi's presence at the event, however, was a more joyous occasion than Diggs' game (a double-digit loss to the Seattle Seahawks).
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
Adjective
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Like any other cancer test—hello there, prostate—the technology leaves us feeling thankful but not exactly thrilled.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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My family personally and my business professionally were forced into bankruptcy and are thankful to be on the other side of it.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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By all accounts, the two-year-old was friendly, social, and thoroughly delighted to be surrounded by so many new people.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Early childhood advocates were delighted when he was sworn into office seven years ago, his arms around his scene-stealing 2-year-old son.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Those that fear dust mites and other allergens will be pleased to know this $40 pick from Quince impersonates hotel luxury pillows without the goose down or the price point.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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Coach Kyle Shanahan was among those none too pleased when the NFL repeatedly scheduling the 49ers to play on short rest late last season, including Saturday games against the eventual champion Seahawks in both the regular-season finale and the divisional-round playoffs.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Indoor and outdoor coastal vibes near San Elijo State Beach, with daily happy-hour deals, are found at Waverly in Cardiff.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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And nowhere is a happier hunting-ground for hikers than the Sierra de Tramuntana.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Food and drink Food is central to the La Sultana experience, and seafood lovers will be glad to hear that oysters are the star dish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bronze medal finisher Laurent Dubreuil, the 33-year-old Canadian sprinter who took third place in the 500m, was glad to make the podium.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Look for options that are low in carbs, high in fiber, and provide protein or healthy fats to avoid spikes and keep you satisfied.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Brown was far from satisfied with the apology.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Audiences love watching the show’s staff pack the hallway and belt out a familiar tune with lyrics rewritten especially for the guest, sending them onto the soundstage in the most personal, joyful way possible.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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If the past few seasons were dominated by quiet luxury, spring 2026 is about embracing joyful details.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His first albums under his own name, 1995’s Earth & Nightfall and 1996’s cult classic Ten Days of Blue, were blissful-sounding ambient techno records that took the melodic sensibilities of the local scene to their cosmic extremes.—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ashur awakes in this alternative timeline, but not all is blissful.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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