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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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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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
The singer’s deep tone lends itself perfectly to the happiest time of the year, and his voice will forever be connected to the holidays.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Despite the shortage of collectors willing to sell, plenty of collectors were happy to buy.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Your date will be even more impressed by the fantastic food, and your wallet will leave happy, too.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Despite the shortage of collectors willing to sell, plenty of collectors were happy to buy.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Your date will be even more impressed by the fantastic food, and your wallet will leave happy, too.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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The event showcased Ross’ legendary catalog, reimagined with orchestral arrangements, providing a once-in-a-lifetime event for all who were fortunate enough to witness.Okla Jones, Essence, 31 Dec. 2024
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In 2018, Carter and his wife, then 93 and 90, rolled up the sleeves of their work shirts and helped a few fortunate souls in Mishawaka and South Bend, Indiana, put a roof over their heads.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 30 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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Taylor was delighted by the reaction on TikTok and with how people shared their own stories and heartwarming pet moments.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Feeling satisfied, our discussion moved on to musing over what makes malatang so comforting.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
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With a dozen food and beverage outlets, everyone in your crew should be satisfied, and a state-of-the-art fitness center and spa help guests stick to their health and fitness routines while on vacation.Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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And lucky for viewers, both Ji-wons keep embarrassing themselves in front of each other, which is a pure delight to watch.Regina Kim, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Lee Jung-jae might be a cunning conman whose character was lucky to strike gold with the plentiful pot of the Squid Game prize money, but he’s also tied to a rich love life.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Dec. 2024
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Curiously, only a few years per decade are, or at least historically were, deemed suitable enough to meet the quality levels associated with Vintage Port.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fish bowls can house a small arrangement of miniatures or one compact-growing specimen, and standard fish tanks are also suitable.Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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Intense, weird, different, arrogant, crazy, selfish and obsessed.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Who but a madman would become obsessed with the stuff?Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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These are things that the federal government has an appropriate role to do.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The bill regulates best practices regarding the health and safety, care, treatment and appropriate placement of youth in boarding schools, boot camps and other youth centers, according to Congress and the organization's website.Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Many refugees in Europe are worried about their status after the fall of the al-Assad government.New York Times, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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By 1972, then President-Nixon’s people were worried about the prospect of segregationist former Alabama governor George Wallace drawing votes from Nixon as the potential nominee of the AIP, the right-wing American Independent Party.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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