1
as in fortunate
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
a happy discovery, finding the letter that would prove her innocence
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2
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
made bread for the first time and was happy with the tasty result
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3
as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
has been much happier ever since she moved
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as in lucky
having good luck
the happy person who is both appreciated and rewarded for all his hard work
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5
as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
the wine was a happy complement to such a fine meal
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as in obsessed
having extreme or relentless concern
poll-happy pundits just care about which political candidate is winning, and never about the issues
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a happy ending
a happy birthday
a happy marriage
happy memories
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Recent Examples of happy
Julia and Dorothy have since shared drastically different accounts of their upbringing, with Julia mostly sharing happy memories in her memoir, Major League Dad: A Daughter’s Cherished Memories.
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
However, there are more questions to consider before drawing that happy conclusion.
—Bruce Yandle, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
Above all else, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip reminds us that even when things are going terribly, horribly wrong, focusing on the good—no matter how small—is what leads to a happy life.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 28 Mar. 2025
But including this as a happy ending is, to me, a big misstep.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
However, there are more questions to consider before drawing that happy conclusion.
—Bruce Yandle, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
Above all else, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip reminds us that even when things are going terribly, horribly wrong, focusing on the good—no matter how small—is what leads to a happy life.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 28 Mar. 2025
But including this as a happy ending is, to me, a big misstep.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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One thing that’s fortunate is that as much as Boygenius fans loved you together, and not everybody got to see a show, the vast majority want just as much to hear the solo records that are coming.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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The crowd at Kauffman Stadium for opening day was full of children fortunate enough to be on spring break to see the Royals play the Guardians, along with adults passing on their own love of the spring tradition.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Naturally, Rory McIlroy is delighted with this new milestone in his career.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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President Trump would be delighted if the Arab plan took hold and somehow delivered true peace and prosperity.—
Frank Miele,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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This may explain why 91% of workers with a mentor report being satisfied with their jobs.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Stories of appeasement remind us that some people may never be satisfied—no matter how much one gives into them.—
Michael S. Roth,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Very lucky, since SKATE left me with 399 words and LINER only cut that to 49.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The crime film will be lucky to even crack the top five in its debut.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person. Follow me on Twitter.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In this novel, a detective, a tabloid journalist, and a professor become obsessed with a string of strange and gruesome killings.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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And to end on a buzz, try this Sake-Grapefruit Fizz, an effervescent citrusy cocktail that our test kitchen became obsessed with.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Zeb Scoville and Emily what would be the appropriate tagline to put on this and immediately everybody said, 'Tough and Competent.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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This administration does not treat classified information the appropriate way.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Former Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore is increasingly worried about the ongoing plunge in consumer confidence.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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If the Yankees are worried about pitching, Kevin Cash isn’t with his Rays.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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