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
Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Paul Thomas Anderson fits a generation’s worth of cineplex joys into One Battle After Another, but the revolution refuses to get off the couch.
—Jonathan Lethem, The New York Review of Books, 30 Oct. 2025
Those exchanges, Carbery said, are one of the joys of the gig.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
But those joys came with an unexpected price.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
Being so seen by you, so valued by you, and so deeply in love with you, has been one of the greatest joys of my life.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Ireland, who is mom to 2-year-old daughter Holland, said the past decade has brought many joys, but also unimaginable pain.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Jeff and Gabriel join forces to make their lives less miserable, and at one point Jeff introduces his former-angel friend to the Earthly joys of hamburgers and milkshakes.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
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, 17 Oct. 2025
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
Chesney stays grounded, grateful and faithful, in pursuit of the simple joys in life, living largely by the mantra of his memoir, .
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Paul Thomas Anderson fits a generation’s worth of cineplex joys into One Battle After Another, but the revolution refuses to get off the couch.
—Jonathan Lethem, The New York Review of Books, 30 Oct. 2025
Those exchanges, Carbery said, are one of the joys of the gig.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
But those joys came with an unexpected price.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
Being so seen by you, so valued by you, and so deeply in love with you, has been one of the greatest joys of my life.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Ireland, who is mom to 2-year-old daughter Holland, said the past decade has brought many joys, but also unimaginable pain.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Jeff and Gabriel join forces to make their lives less miserable, and at one point Jeff introduces his former-angel friend to the Earthly joys of hamburgers and milkshakes.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
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, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
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That's right, Dairy Queen is getting in the holiday spirit with a new menu full of seasonal delights.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Playing this character is one of the great delights of my career.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition to adrenaline rushes and novelty pleasures, haunted houses also create connection between visitors.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pleasures of a simple red sauce dish and a basket of bread.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the candy bowls linger from Halloween and holiday treats start to roll in, your teeth face a marathon of sugar exposure.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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When paired with treats and verbal praise for good behavior, these tools can help your dog out of the frantic barking loop.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Experts and travel blogs often highlight Anguilla as a remote, exclusive escape free of shopping malls, cruise ships and high-rises where travelers can soak up crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and fresh seafood feasts.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer.—
Deepa Bharath,
Twin Cities,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Joys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joys. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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