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Noun
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But that joy cracked under the weight of what came next.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025 -
The things that bring us joy come out early in life.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Especially not for a few minutes worth of amusement.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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The short clip has garnered more than 660,000 views and over 183,000 likes to date, drawing both widespread sympathy and amusement from viewers on TikTok.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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As the country’s friends have looked on in horror and its rivals have watched with glee, the United States has gone from indispensable to insufferable.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The crowd stood up and with nervous laughter streamed toward the lobby, then galloped into the street with the glee of prisoners released.—
Andrew Kay,
Harpers Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Cheryl Des Vignes and Jerrold Smith II Longtime lovebirds Cheryl Des Vignes and Jerrold Smith II are living in newlywed bliss after getting married in Los Angeles in May.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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With the Oilers coming off a Game 1 overtime win and the fans still feeling bliss, Friday’s game got off to a blistering start.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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However, Juneteenth maintains a resolve to protect Black families, freedom, and felicity.—
Danielle Broadway,
Parents,
18 June 2025
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So: Is any of this so very different from the absurd, grab-bag felicity of director King's Paddington 2, where we were enchanted watching a teddy bear sing and dance in prison?—
Tom Gliatto,
Peoplemag,
15 Dec. 2023
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Turn $5 Jake Paul Bet Into $150 Instant Bonus On DraftKings Sportsbook Instant gratification is rare in sports betting, but that is exactly what players can get on DraftKings Sportsbook.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Fast fashion appeals to a generation driven by social media and instant gratification, offering constant novelty at a low cost.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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These are my basic rules for safety and enjoyment, at least in a vessel up to about 30 feet.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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Aroma & Taste Profile Pinot Grigio from this region is crafted in a fresh, unoaked style, intended for immediate enjoyment.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Where to Shop in Saint-Germain-des-Prés Saint-Germain’s retail scene blends practical staples with refined pleasures.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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There are few greater pleasures than slipping your feet into some soft slides and cruising to the beach, pool, or even the office.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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“Pleasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasance. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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