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
Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Better to appreciate the joys du jour.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
One of the joys of this job is working with Vincent D’Onofrio, full stop.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
One went on to be impeached, the other wrote a song about the joys of necrophilia.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
And for that reason, hormonal contraception has in recent years been presented as a harmful disruptor of the natural joys of womanhood.
—Andréa Becker, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
The Little Book with No Pictures full of humor and interactive word play, stays true to the original concept, now aimed toward babies and toddlers to introduce them to letters, sounds and the joys of reading.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
One of the joys of these carriers is that travelers strut on with their dogs, no matter the size of the pooch.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
One of the joys of spring is the variety of delicious fresh fruits and vegetables that appear.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 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
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
Better to appreciate the joys du jour.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
One of the joys of this job is working with Vincent D’Onofrio, full stop.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
One went on to be impeached, the other wrote a song about the joys of necrophilia.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
And for that reason, hormonal contraception has in recent years been presented as a harmful disruptor of the natural joys of womanhood.
—Andréa Becker, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
The Little Book with No Pictures full of humor and interactive word play, stays true to the original concept, now aimed toward babies and toddlers to introduce them to letters, sounds and the joys of reading.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
One of the joys of these carriers is that travelers strut on with their dogs, no matter the size of the pooch.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
One of the joys of spring is the variety of delicious fresh fruits and vegetables that appear.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 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
Noun
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And be prepared for something that dazzles, delights and reacquaints you with Rowling’s imaginative variations on a British school experience.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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Caramel layer cakes are known to be finicky, but these tiny delights pack all that flavor without any hassle.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pains and pleasures of family life are top of mind for her.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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Yet there are more than enough compensating pleasures.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Beyond frozen treats, the new shop also serves strawberry cups, chamoy apples and mangonada.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Instead of planning ahead, users can prepare frozen treats within a single session, whether for an afternoon snack, a gathering or a last-minute dessert.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 May 2026
Noun
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What to eat, drink and do 🌮 A Derby party, Cinco de Mayo feasts and a crawfish boil headline May’s best food events.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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Ferragosto in mid-August is one of the biggest celebrations; locals head to the coast for communal feasts, seaside parties, and fireworks over the Adriatic.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Joys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joys. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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