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
Citizens of every creed, color, age and economic variety were there, all joyous in the win of such a good human being.
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Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Staying true to Disney, Aulani felt immersive and had a joyous energy.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Several men in traditional djellaba robes and balgha slippers banged on drums and led the joyous chants to extend the party, which was hosted by the Moroccan American Council Association of South Florida.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Despite the past year’s challenges for the British Royal Family, the sun is shining on Trooping the Colour 2026, and a thousands-strong crowd join in on the joyous, deeply traditional royal display.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 June 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Staying true to Disney, Aulani felt immersive and had a joyous energy.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Several men in traditional djellaba robes and balgha slippers banged on drums and led the joyous chants to extend the party, which was hosted by the Moroccan American Council Association of South Florida.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Despite the past year’s challenges for the British Royal Family, the sun is shining on Trooping the Colour 2026, and a thousands-strong crowd join in on the joyous, deeply traditional royal display.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
Adjective
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When Kelsey bravely asks if there’s any part of her that’s now thankful for Jo-Ellen given this new development, Rulla maintains that Jo-Ellen went about it the wrong way.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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So very thankful that the Lord’s plans always prevail.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Both Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to be delighted that Prince George will follow in his father’s footsteps and attend Eton in September.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
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They’d be astonished, delighted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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DeLozier was pleased with the surprise message, to say the least.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Krueger couldn’t be more pleased about her trajectory, and gives a hat tip to the late Ann Bishop, among the first female journalists to anchor the evening news in a major market.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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The day shift also starts making factory-work jokes, with Rekha playing a perky do-bee who just wants to make the boss happy, and Lily adopting an agitator role, demanding workman’s comp and trying to spark revolt.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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At a waterfront resort, there's always something to keep everyone in the family happy.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Also, glad to know the <3 emoticon lives on with the younger generation!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Jones hit in the cleanup spot Monday and his teammates, including Julio Gutierrez — who has had the hottest bat in the playoffs for the Mustangs — were certainly glad to see him there.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Midfielder Weston McKennie said the Americans are not satisfied yet.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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But the fact remains that Take-Two may be satisfied with tens of millions of $70 purchases near launch, not feeling the need to push its luck with a game that already has the weight of the world on its shoulders.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Sweet orange and tangerine in particular are showing up as accessible, joyful entry points for anyone who wants a scent that does a little extra work.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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As my character waited, the mood was joyful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Pariah promises that now is not forever, and that refusing to compromise yourself is a blissful form of freedom.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Matchday in Panama is a blissful assault on the senses.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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