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 sequel, which has the Ghostbusters facing off with the spirit of Vigo the Carpathian and his profoundly negative vibes, ends in a joyous celebration that brings the Big Apple together while an animated Statue of Liberty stomps to the rescue.
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James Grebey, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
So, have a joyous holiday season, and make an informed decision about what role alcohol will play in those celebrations.
—William J. Burman, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
In Brewer’s hands, the true story of a husband and wife who form a Neil Diamond cover band and find salvation in music plays like a modern-day Frank Capra movie, joyous and painful in equal measures, but ultimately celebratory of its characters and generous toward the audience in its pleasures.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2025
Seeing where the clues lead, the friends embark on a joyous adventure of songs, dances, silly challenges, and plenty of zany energy from their wacky striped friend.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025
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James Grebey, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
So, have a joyous holiday season, and make an informed decision about what role alcohol will play in those celebrations.
—William J. Burman, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
In Brewer’s hands, the true story of a husband and wife who form a Neil Diamond cover band and find salvation in music plays like a modern-day Frank Capra movie, joyous and painful in equal measures, but ultimately celebratory of its characters and generous toward the audience in its pleasures.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2025
Seeing where the clues lead, the friends embark on a joyous adventure of songs, dances, silly challenges, and plenty of zany energy from their wacky striped friend.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
Adjective
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Vigilante and his family lost everything, but were thankful to still have each other.—
Eric Noll,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dominique was just thankful to have him.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In the comments section, fans were delighted to see the castmembers reunited, as many called for a spinoff series or movie.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Paris awoke Tuesday to a blanket of snow on its famous rooftops and sites, and children whose schools couldn’t hold classes delighted in an unexpected day off.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cronin was more pleased with his team-high eight deflections.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Bonta said he’s been pleased to see judges pushing back against the president’s power grabs, including by using sharp language that makes their alarm clear.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In January 2025, Lane posted a photo on Instagram of himself hugging Layla and wishing her a happy birthday.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kinnear, though, is happy with the lineup.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Weselohs are glad Matuszewicz returned to the neon world to help preserve its presence in Colorado.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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And count him as one of the many people glad this wild-card game is in Charlotte.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For now, the United States appears satisfied with Rodríguez’s cooperation.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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With 10 grams of protein per stick and zero sugar, these meaty treats are a great way to stay satisfied throughout the day.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For the young cubs, the experience marks a joyful milestone just months after their birth.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the process of baking brought her back to something joyful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Netflix What happens when a supernatural danger descends on a blissful retirement community?—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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The great majority of people who have NDEs describe the experience as blissful, more real than reality itself, and altogether outside of time.—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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