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Noun
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From start to finish at these Games, her joy has been written all over her face.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026 -
One fan advocated for the couple, and encouraged users to remember the joys of innocent affection.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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This boy will bring so much love and happiness to your home.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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After Tuesday’s Mega Millions, Fantasy 5, Jackpot Triple Play and Cash4Life drawings, there was happiness in Hialeah and suburban Broward County.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 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
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The event, which also included a ball drop, is held to help bring camaraderie and joyfulness to seniors during the holiday season, and celebrate the arrival of the new year.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 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
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Celebrate with an activity that allows for big release of energies, something athletic or competitive; a sedentary pleasure could lead to discord.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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These satanic majesties request the pleasure of your company.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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The crowd, filled with mostly Illini fans, roared with delight.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Creating mazes and tunnels is an easy way to make your rat happy — and a delight to watch.—
Lisa Bloch,
Mercury News,
17 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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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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Seamless construction meant no chafing, the wide waistband sat comfortably against the belly, and the 100% wool material offered temperature-regulating bliss.—
Anna Callaghan,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Joyousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyousness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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