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 most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.
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ABC News, 8 June 2026
Both are viable, both have joyous moments, and both have downer moments as these two scenarios are played out.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 June 2026
Dinner at the new rustic-style Clover Gordes is a joyous affair, helmed by chef Jean-François Piège, with signature dishes including pizza soufflés and a carbonara of wild squid.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Principal Jon Chlebowski said Wednesday was a joyous day but also tearful, as everyone will miss each other.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
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ABC News, 8 June 2026
Both are viable, both have joyous moments, and both have downer moments as these two scenarios are played out.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 June 2026
Dinner at the new rustic-style Clover Gordes is a joyous affair, helmed by chef Jean-François Piège, with signature dishes including pizza soufflés and a carbonara of wild squid.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Principal Jon Chlebowski said Wednesday was a joyous day but also tearful, as everyone will miss each other.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
Adjective
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The Fierros were thankful and also struggling.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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Being grateful – expresses sincere appreciation for others’ efforts and contributions, and feels thankful for the things received in life.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Your local animal shelter will be delighted to receive them as a donation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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As a row of kids delighted in mixing cotton candy and frozen lemonade into an only-at-the-ballpark dessert, the usher alerted the parents that a mass of boisterous and predominantly shirtless men soon would be assembling in a nearby section.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Unsurprisingly, some rival schools and conferences, even Tech's own Big 12 Conference, haven't exactly been pleased with this outcome.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Hartmann is pleased to have brought attention to the conservation efforts bringing the northern bald ibis back to Europe.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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For Jean Claude Érable and his bride Solange Hahati, celebrating their wedding on Saturday in such conditions meant having some family members and friends absent on one of their happiest days.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Not everyone is happy with the decisions, of course.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
8 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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But plaintiffs’ attorneys aren’t satisfied by Blanche’s assurances that the fund won’t move forward.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Plenty of low-sugar foods can support digestion while keeping you satisfied throughout the morning.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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My mother’s world is held together by small, joyful acts of togetherness.—
Lucia Aronica,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The telegram’s design is joyful and vivid, featuring illustrations of tiny hands tossing multi-colored hats and flowers into the air in a gesture of congratulation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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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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Forty-eight days, 16 hours, 57 minutes and 12 seconds after a virus transforms humanity into a blissful symbiotic horde, one of its survivors, Carol (Rhea Seehorn), treats a rooftop as a personal driving range — the golf balls shattering a neighboring building’s windows.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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