as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful
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Recent Examples of joyful
A little caution can go a long way in ensuring that your holidays remain joyful and stress-free.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
The mood was joyful as volunteers rolled out carpets and sprayed them with jasmine.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
From the main streets of charming small towns to the dazzling light displays in cities across Kentucky, twinkling lights and holiday decorations are joyful reminders that Christmas is around the corner.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
Connecting with our heritage can bring us joy, but connecting with someone else’s heritage can be just as joyful, a gift to compliment our own precious traditions and brightening our commitment to them.
—Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
The mood was joyful as volunteers rolled out carpets and sprayed them with jasmine.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
From the main streets of charming small towns to the dazzling light displays in cities across Kentucky, twinkling lights and holiday decorations are joyful reminders that Christmas is around the corner.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
Connecting with our heritage can bring us joy, but connecting with someone else’s heritage can be just as joyful, a gift to compliment our own precious traditions and brightening our commitment to them.
—Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyful
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What People Are Saying Rogan was thankful for the reassurance from Graves.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The year 2024 saw heartfelt reunions, inspiring immigrant athletes, thankful refugees and immigrants who sacrificed to make a better life for their families and adopted country.Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The coaching staff are delighted with him — for his quality, his work ethic, his humour around the dressing room and his desire to improve.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Customers were delighted with the diversity, quality, efficiency and reliability of services, which were often experienced as different and superior to those of competitors.Steve Denning, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Cue the happy tears, sweat, and whatever else life throws at you—these mascaras won't budge.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
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My brothers and sisters in Christ, this is the wrong kind of happy.Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
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Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson says the players are focused on the task ahead as the team sits at the top of the Premier League table, but is glad the club’s fans are getting carried away.James Nalton, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Kevin Bacon and his family are glad Christmas is over — and are singing about it.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Reflecting on the season, Kyle Larson is satisfied with his performance.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Americans’ happiness at work has eroded: just 18% are extremely satisfied with their jobs today, down from 26% pre-pandemic.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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For Kenzie Scanlon, ringing in the holidays wasn't always a joyous time.Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Adding to the pleasure, Wolfe and Brown conspire to give us the full benefit of the joyous talents of Lesli Margherita (as Tessi Tura), Lili Thomas (Mazeppa) and Mylinda Hull (Electra), strutting their stuff to the lip of the stage, delighting the audience.Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyful. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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