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as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
told his friends that marriage had brought him a felicity that he had never known before
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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
the elderly couple counted their grandchildren as their most cherished felicities
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as in happiness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the telling felicity of the epigraphs that precede each chapter of the novel
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Recent Examples of felicity
When such utterances are spoken in jest or in pretense, not all the felicity conditions are satisfied and the magic doesn’t happen.
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Kai Von Fintel, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2023
The golden message responsible for all this health and felicity?
—Gillian Silverman, The New Yorker, 15 July 2023
His grandfather, the late scriptwriter Inder Raj Anand wrote both social dramas and mainstream Bollywood films with equal felicity, and uncle Tinnu Anand was a noted director and actor.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Jan. 2023
Tocqueville—this is apparent even in English translations of his work—constantly revised his writing to achieve maximum clarity and felicity.
—Barton Swaim, WSJ, 29 Apr. 2022
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Kai Von Fintel, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2023
The golden message responsible for all this health and felicity?
—Gillian Silverman, The New Yorker, 15 July 2023
His grandfather, the late scriptwriter Inder Raj Anand wrote both social dramas and mainstream Bollywood films with equal felicity, and uncle Tinnu Anand was a noted director and actor.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Jan. 2023
Tocqueville—this is apparent even in English translations of his work—constantly revised his writing to achieve maximum clarity and felicity.
—Barton Swaim, WSJ, 29 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for felicity
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So when given the chance and despite their heartbreak, each of them spoke about Riley’s joy, her devotion to God and helping others, and the future their daughter, sister and friend dreamed about.Nicole Chavez, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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In the latter half of the holiday season, your ad campaign should tap into the joy, nostalgia and urgency of the moment.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The greatest benefit for waterfowl hunters in recent years is the evolution of truly lifelike decoy postures.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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But the show ultimately weaponizes that claustrophobia to its benefit.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Having two or more divorces typically leads to less reliable happiness levels.Wes Moss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The opera follows the doomed lovers and their coterie of artist friends chasing happiness against impossible odds.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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This indulgent addition to your bathroom routine turns stepping out of the shower into a moment of cozy bliss.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Spa La Prairie Spa at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills features 5,000 square feet of bliss and tranquility.Tiffany Leigh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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Zewde mapped out the walkways with the blessing of Irwin’s studio, enriching the dialogue between the two schemes.Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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From Catholic blessings of Portuguese fishing fleets to the human sacrifices of the Viking era, different cultures took great lengths to ensure the success and safety of sea voyages.Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
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The non-golf component, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, features a 150-room luxury hotel, multiple food and beverage outlets, fitness and spa facilities, two pools and outdoor patio areas, and expansive meeting and function spaces.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Jelly Roll has made significant strides in his health and fitness goals over the last year — and he’s just getting started.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Deadline The deal is a boon for both businesses.Peter White, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Autos 'one of the biggest beneficiaries' of the Trump win Some analysts say the Trump win is a boon for the Detroit auto industry.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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The collaboration was founded upon the idea of introducing contemporary elements that continue Fortuny’s relevance in today’s design landscape, Riad explained, adding that Minassian was a perfect fit for the project.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Combat sports have experienced a renaissance of cultural relevance over the past decade, driven by legalized betting and the popularity of MMA.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Felicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felicity. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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