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
Here in North Carolina, the Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup on Sunday, the day after the Knicks victory, but there were only joyous celebrations in the streets, no violence.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Knicks owner Jim Dolan took center stage and couldn't resist taking a shot at the mayor during the team's most joyous moment.
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Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
Chants, dances, flags, all waving, all joyous.
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Chris Branch,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Staying true to Disney, Aulani felt immersive and had a joyous energy.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Knicks owner Jim Dolan took center stage and couldn't resist taking a shot at the mayor during the team's most joyous moment.
—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
Chants, dances, flags, all waving, all joyous.
—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Staying true to Disney, Aulani felt immersive and had a joyous energy.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for joyous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
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The young girl and her father sitting in front of Fabio in section 224 on this day were certainly thankful the trophy made it into the stadium.
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And maybe the secret to a long and happy life is to be thankful.
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Adults are just as likely to be delighted, too!
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The Kardashians star drew criticism for wearing the heirloom garment — though Monroe's estate said the Hollywood legend would have been delighted to see Kim in the gown.
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Himes was pleased to see the legislation pass after a volatile several months.
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Most of us are really, really pleased to get something.
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Sandy is happy with the decision as well.
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The open-air happy-hour atmosphere is laid-back, family-friendly, community-oriented, and tropical while still delivering on quality music.
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After a road trip that ended with a disappointing sweep in Detroit, the White Sox are glad to be back home for a division duel against the Cleveland Guardians that kicks off on Monday night.
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Burnham is a proven-glad hander who knows how to charmingly converse with individuals.
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After the final friendly, when a reporter remarked on the team's fluidity and intensity, Pochettino looked satisfied.
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The piece is currently available in 15 colors and has more than 3,900 five-star reviews from satisfied shoppers.
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Ishdeep Narang, a psychiatrist, said the telltale sign is a feeling of desperation rather than joyful anticipation.
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Being joyful there — in the Dominican Republic, where small shacks and houses pieced together by junkyard scraps sometimes hold families with over a dozen members — seems incomprehensible.
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Everyone gets a happy ending, from Richie’s first flight to Tina’s promotion to Marcus’ resolution with his dad to Ebra’s franchise plan to Natalie’s blissful work-life balance.
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But the Ojai Music Festival comfort zone goes no further than a blissful outdoor setting in Libbey Park and convivial audience.
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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