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
But in recent years, the Giants always had dysfunctional Washington sitting there, happy to get beaten once or twice a year while toiling in controversy and/or irrelevance.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
Yet Nova stands out because of the juxtaposition of happy revelers — mostly young and dedicated to peace and harmony — with the deadly rampage.
—Karen-Janine Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Our relationship is much happier and healthier because of it.
—Christina Crawford, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
For some, one’s innie is not just a second self but a second chance, an opportunity to create a spinoff who might be happier, better, kinder.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
Yet Nova stands out because of the juxtaposition of happy revelers — mostly young and dedicated to peace and harmony — with the deadly rampage.
—Karen-Janine Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Our relationship is much happier and healthier because of it.
—Christina Crawford, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
For some, one’s innie is not just a second self but a second chance, an opportunity to create a spinoff who might be happier, better, kinder.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Very few people are fortunate enough to start a residency program, making Dr. Hartford’s work in this role a unique feature of his career.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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While many people in a progressive city like Orlando agree that government ought to do more to help the less fortunate, few seem to want the homeless nearby.—
Michael Cuglietta,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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But perhaps no one will be more delighted than the previously relatively unknown star, Borisov, who has become the first Russian actor to earn an Oscar nomination in a performance category since 1977.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Family-friendly Offerings My 13-year-old daughter, who up until now has only been on expedition cruises, was delighted with World Europa’s kid-friendly offerings, including multiple arcades, virtual reality rides, and F1 simulator cars that were, admittedly, fun for us adults, too.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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In his own post on X after the game, the NFL star, 29, posted the classic meme of a satisfied Kermit sipping a cup of tea.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Following the board discussion with Dominguez, all board members were satisfied that the audit would cover all of the concerns and the addendum passed unanimously.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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For the lucky few end clients, visiting Greubel Forsey’s manufacture should be a requirement.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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Those of us lucky enough to have English as a native language are to some degree inoculated from this issue, given its status as the language of business, aviation and international education.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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In fact, generally, a surprising number of business owners fail to protect their company's products and brands with suitable patents and trademarks.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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What to Consider The vibrant print is definitely a standout design that may not be suitable for all.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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Beauty lovers can’t get enough of all the gorgeous shades (including one worn by Angelina Jolie in the ’90s), and they’re equally obsessed with all of the scandalous photos we’ve been graced with.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
29 Jan. 2025
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Why is Trump so obsessed with California water policy, especially an endangered fish called the delta smelt?—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Driscoll, the military veteran and businessman whom Trump has nominated to lead the Army, said today at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee that conducting such training near an airport like Reagan might not be appropriate.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Precautions When Taking Supplements Supplementing may not be appropriate for everyone.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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Economic data users like Algernon Austin, director for race and economic justice at the Center for Economic and Policy Research, a left-leaning think tank, are worried about what changes may be coming to the sample size for the Current Population Survey, which produces the monthly employment data.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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A number of men and women on Mitchell’s team were worried about their health and safety, the lawsuit says, so Mitchell raised the issue during the training sessions.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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