happy for
idiom
: to be glad about (someone's luck or accomplishment)
It's great that he won the scholarship. I'm very happy for him.
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One person who is particularly happy for her is Amanda Seyfried, who also auditioned for the coveted role.
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
Hailey Bieber seemed to be very happy for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco by liking the engagement post made by Gomez on her Instagram account.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Dec. 2024
And, from the sound of the post-deal interviews, Cohen is happy for that to be the case.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Glaser looks happy for one of a small handful of moments all day.
—Anna Peele, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
Hailey Bieber seemed to be very happy for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco by liking the engagement post made by Gomez on her Instagram account.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Dec. 2024
And, from the sound of the post-deal interviews, Cohen is happy for that to be the case.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Glaser looks happy for one of a small handful of moments all day.
—Anna Peele, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Happy for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy%20for. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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