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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
With a band of this size there are felicities in the orchestration, not least in the elegant writing for woodwinds, but even those are smudged by a poor sound design that runs the gamut from loud to much louder.
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David Benedict, Variety, 19 Sep. 2023
When such utterances are spoken in jest or in pretense, not all the felicity conditions are satisfied and the magic doesn’t happen.
—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
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David Benedict, Variety, 19 Sep. 2023
When such utterances are spoken in jest or in pretense, not all the felicity conditions are satisfied and the magic doesn’t happen.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for felicity
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: Discover the joy and benefits of growing your own vegetables at home in this beginner-friendly gardening class.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Hope Anne, a 1-year-old Labrador retriever Meet Hope Anne — a bouncy, lovable black Lab mix with a heart full of joy and a tail that just won’t quit.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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North Korea's once-covert role in direct support of Russia's war against Ukraine is now being embraced by the nation's leadership, a shift that reflects emerging realities on the battlefield and in the world order to the benefit of Moscow and Pyongyang.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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But standard sunscreen — the kind that comes out of the bottle white or cream colored and disappears into the skin — leaves out an important benefit, says Dr. Jenna Lester, associate professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2025
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It’s also based in part on Harvard’s The Human Flourishing Program, which measures human flourishing based on five areas, including happiness and life satisfaction, physical and mental health, meaning and purpose, character and virtue, and close social relationships.—
Anne Field,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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There are a variety of reasons why a dog might howl, including to communicate with other dogs, to get your attention, to express emotions from happiness to anxiety, or as a pain response, according to PetMD. Many dogs, like Moomin, howl in response to a triggering noise, from music to sirens.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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At one point during Bertha’s ball, Gladys waltzes in her newfound bliss with the Duke.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
10 Aug. 2025
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Adventurers and photographers can enjoy proximity to not one, but two serene lakes, while an expansive book collection, outdoor shower, and sauna will help homebodies and health nuts find their bliss.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
25 July 2025
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And for the past 20 years, he’s worked endlessly to be a blessing for Louisville.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Nonetheless, what happened then turned out, in one small way, to be a blessing amid widespread loss.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ellis remained at Syracuse, spending the past school year regaining his health and fitness while completing a degree in sociology.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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Elsewhere, paralympian Hunter Woodhall credited his Oura Ring to alerting him to his appendicitis, while others have been notified of Covid-19 infections and other illnesses through similar health and fitness trackers.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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Another boon for Hong Kong A Shein listing in Hong Kong would nevertheless mark a boon for the the semi-autonomous territory, which has emerged this year as one of the top listing locations globally .—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
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The gravity that Jefferson commands on defense has led to entire coverage schemes built to take him out of the game, which can be a boon for the rest of the Vikings' offense and McCarthy.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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But the film’s cultural relevance isn’t just borne out from statistics.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
22 Aug. 2025
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Felicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felicity. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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