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
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
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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Both works, with their vivid colors and characters, immerse the viewer in the bourgeois pleasures and perspectives of the 19th century.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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His songs seek to unite people over life’s simple pleasures and moments of joy, rather than divide over politics.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These cookies are our take on the famous Levain Bakery treats from New York City.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Hershey's holiday treats are in stores nationwide for a limited time this holiday season while supplies last.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Preparations for many of these elaborate feasts are well underway.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
22 Dec. 2025
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With harvest feasts, offerings, and rituals that honor light and dark.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Joys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joys. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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