joyfulness
noun
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We were joyful at the news.
the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful
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The initial sight of Clark and Swift in a suite together after the pop star previously extended an invitation to Clark months ago provided a joyful dose of fan service for some.
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
Kelce’s offensive explosion elicited joyful reactions from his superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift, who took in the game from a suite, alongside WNBA phenom - and lifelong Chiefs fan – Caitlin Clark.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
After attending Swift’s Eras show in 2024, Perry also shared several photos and videos from the concert on Instagram, including a joyful backstage selfie with Swift.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 18 Jan. 2025
If his professional aspirations were one step forward and two steps back, his personal life was a joyful crescendo.
—Alia Malek, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
Kelce’s offensive explosion elicited joyful reactions from his superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift, who took in the game from a suite, alongside WNBA phenom - and lifelong Chiefs fan – Caitlin Clark.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
After attending Swift’s Eras show in 2024, Perry also shared several photos and videos from the concert on Instagram, including a joyful backstage selfie with Swift.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 18 Jan. 2025
If his professional aspirations were one step forward and two steps back, his personal life was a joyful crescendo.
—Alia Malek, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joyful. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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