as in delights
a source of great satisfaction
my car is my pride and joy
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as in triumphs
to feel or express joy or triumph
the whole town is joying in the fact that its oldest church has been restored to its Victorian splendor
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Recent Examples of joys
Mekialaya White, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The best tropical vacation spots offer an abundance of choice for rest, play, and all the joys in between.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Meanwhile, nature remains beautiful and indifferent to our joys and our suffering.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Still, on recent European trips, I have been rewarded with the many joys of experiencing local culture by adding a day at a theme park.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Burstein’s daughter Caroline, who is married to photographer Keith Hammond, described her mother as a woman who was always pushing forward, but who still made time for small, everyday joys.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Gardeners understand that both joys and challenges come with the craft.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
For those willing to learn and put in the time, to offer a home for a homeless pig, Houk said, the joys can be great.
—Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Ricardo Reis, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The supermodel, 71, snapped a mirror selfie in a black bikini while soaking up the sun — and joys!
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
They were tasked with returning the October joys that José Bautista, Edwin Encarnación and Josh Donaldson brought before them.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
Being a new mom is a rollercoaster, filled with joys and inevitable challenges.
—Mekialaya White, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The best tropical vacation spots offer an abundance of choice for rest, play, and all the joys in between.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Meanwhile, nature remains beautiful and indifferent to our joys and our suffering.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Still, on recent European trips, I have been rewarded with the many joys of experiencing local culture by adding a day at a theme park.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Burstein’s daughter Caroline, who is married to photographer Keith Hammond, described her mother as a woman who was always pushing forward, but who still made time for small, everyday joys.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Gardeners understand that both joys and challenges come with the craft.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
For those willing to learn and put in the time, to offer a home for a homeless pig, Houk said, the joys can be great.
—Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Verb
There are no sorrows In our lives Nor joys either.
—Ricardo Reis, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The supermodel, 71, snapped a mirror selfie in a black bikini while soaking up the sun — and joys!
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
They were tasked with returning the October joys that José Bautista, Edwin Encarnación and Josh Donaldson brought before them.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joys
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Much like Hawaii and Vietnam, the Philippines is well known for culinary delights born of colonization.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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But there were more delights above ground with the two pools, and the Krug Champagne terrace on the rooftop, offering a different but no less necessary kind of therapy.—
Jamie Timson,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Mass media genres are developed and legitimized to voice particular concerns and provide pleasures that align with audiences’ interests.—
Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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In the series, Maslany’s Paula, a fact-checker for a reputable news organization, can count her simple pleasures on one hand, squeezed by her demanding boss, equally demanding ex-husband and PTA responsibilities.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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Other pieces, ranging from caps and T-shirts to tote bags, are adorned with both brand names as well as laurels and pomelos — a key ingredient in the sweet treats imagined for the occasion by Ladurée executive chef of pastry Julien Alvarez.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Alsace spent centuries moving between French and German rule — explaining why this indisputably French cake so closely resembles similar treats from across the Germanic world.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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In between cheesy feasts, wander through the medieval streets and visit the 13th-century Gruyères Castle surrounded by a bucolic landscape.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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While the purpose of the original building is uncertain, animal bones and pottery excavated at the Durrington Walls suggest it was used for large celebrations or feasts.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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