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Noun
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 This morning invites playful focus and steady joy.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026 -
April 20 – May 20 This morning invites playful focus and steady joy.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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On the sleeper berth with tears in her eyes—tears, though, of happiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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Much to the happiness of their mutually beloved John, the two eventually clear the air between them and strike up a friendship.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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Her stepfather, Desmond Peters, said Armstrong was a beloved mother, sister and daughter whose innate joyfulness lifted up those around her.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The two Throttle House dudes will be able to talk the talk and walk the walk for deep car nerddom, while the young TikToker can embody the curiosity of the non-car audience and inject scenes with his signature joyfulness.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Over time in Middle English, myrth(e) narrowed to mean joy, amusement, or gladness, often expressed in laughter and festivity.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Publix knows shopping often is not in fact a pleasure.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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And actually giving can also be a sense of self-pleasure as well.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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In a season with Cirie, Colby, and Ozzy, there is no comparison to the delight and joy these 50 cast members possess when talking about Coach.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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Another unexpected delight came earlier in the trip, in Singapore, where the Conrad Singapore Orchard arranged a visit to The Intan through its 1/3/5 program.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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At our core is the exaltation of free speech, expression and personal liberty.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the lead-up to this moment, Venus squares Uranus on February 8 before entering Pisces, the sign of her exaltation, on February 10.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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In spring 2026, life is decidedly more complicated, but nail art is channeling the bliss of being young and responsibility-free.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2026
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There’s a crepuscular somberness, a feeling of looking back on the perfect day, knowing bliss won’t last forever.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Joyousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyousness. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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