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
Noun
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These delights have been a favorite of holiday parties for decades.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Fried delights have been a part of Rioja’s playbook since Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch opened the restaurant in 2004, Dale said.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
Noun
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During the Grand Tour era in the 18th century, poets, painters, and aristocrats flocked here to admire the city’s ancient ruins and baroque art and architecture—still valid reasons to visit now, though today’s travelers will find plenty of modern pleasures as well.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Ambition, creativity, a willingness to risk and above all to open up our hearts and minds to life’s great truths and pleasures matter far more.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
Noun
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This is by reservation only and includes tea, sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Protein-first cooking treats nutrient density as the organizing principle of a meal rather than an afterthought.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
Noun
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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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“Joys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joys. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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