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
Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
But one of the biggest joys for the couple is how FreshCo is evolving into a true family business.
—Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The perfect series to help introduce children to cooking and nutrition, The Tiny Chef Show is likely to inspire parents to remember the joys of cooking as well.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
The joys of traveling solo are endless.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Whether discovering tasty nooks or cultural crannies, few joys rival boarding a brand‑new ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Ahead of the premiere of the second season, Compston and Lusi told THR about the joys of action work and stunts, as well as a challenge that may surprise fans.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
Photography is a significant part of Goats and Soda's coverage of the joys and strife of daily life.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Dec. 2025
Now, with her due date on the horizon, Fletcher is looking forward to the simplest joys.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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
Both trains offer luxury journeys that encourage passengers to partake in the joys of slow travel.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
But one of the biggest joys for the couple is how FreshCo is evolving into a true family business.
—Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The perfect series to help introduce children to cooking and nutrition, The Tiny Chef Show is likely to inspire parents to remember the joys of cooking as well.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
The joys of traveling solo are endless.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Whether discovering tasty nooks or cultural crannies, few joys rival boarding a brand‑new ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Ahead of the premiere of the second season, Compston and Lusi told THR about the joys of action work and stunts, as well as a challenge that may surprise fans.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
Photography is a significant part of Goats and Soda's coverage of the joys and strife of daily life.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Dec. 2025
Now, with her due date on the horizon, Fletcher is looking forward to the simplest joys.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
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Omaar Yemini said the addition was meant to ease the uninitiated into the delights of Haitian cuisine.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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And yet watching the unfurling reel of Mumbai life on one narrow promenade is one of this city's quiet delights.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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TikTok discovered the pleasures of Sushi Fumi, and there is usually a wait.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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My excavations are merely a variation on these same pleasures.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Galloway is a happy user of both substances, and treats drinking as a pleasure best enjoyed in youth.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
New Yorker,
29 Jan. 2026
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Law enforcement treats loads that aren’t properly secured as violations tied to littering laws, the county says, meaning drivers could also face community service requirements and other penalties depending on the severity of the offense.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, two of Moore’s worst games came in the losses to Indiana, which has a talented, complex defense that feasts on turnovers.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Spend an afternoon strolling the historic town square, then be sure to snag a seat for dinner at Miss Mary Bobo’s, a former boarding house that now serves family-style Southern comfort feasts across nine dining rooms on three floors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Joys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joys. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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