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as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
her happiness was complete when she got her very own house
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as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
finally found true happiness as a doctor in a poor rural area
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as in fitness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the striking happiness of the phrase "fatal attraction" as the title for an erotic thriller
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Recent Examples of happiness
Love and happiness Low overheads and tax has helped Albanian clinics lure customers with lower prices.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 31 Oct. 2024
To increase your happiness today, invite a friend to meet up tonight.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
This film adaptation will bring happiness to millions more.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
This bond not only enhances day-to-day happiness but also serves as a buffer against life’s challenges, showing how intentional connection is vital for well-being in long-term relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 31 Oct. 2024
To increase your happiness today, invite a friend to meet up tonight.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
This film adaptation will bring happiness to millions more.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
This bond not only enhances day-to-day happiness but also serves as a buffer against life’s challenges, showing how intentional connection is vital for well-being in long-term relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
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These people, and many other Americans, weren’t interested in the politics of joy that Kamala Harris and the other law school grads were offering.David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Given Heretic’s clear joy in kicking around ideas, this is frustrating.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Serena Wiliams Serena also finds a lot of contentment and joy in her life with her husband, cofounder and investor Alexis Ohanian, Sr. (Reddit, Angel City FC).Danyel Smith, Essence, 16 Oct. 2024
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Smile Hair Clinic only provides high-quality treatments that create customer contentment.Tyler Shepherd, The Courier-Journal, 28 Sep. 2024
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is an ideal choice for Samsung users seeking a robust fitness tracker with advanced AI health insights.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Fur colour in the Arctic fox: genetic architecture and consequences for fitness Trend in Genetics.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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But fear and terror coexist here with the flickering moments of bliss.Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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After the Runaway Bride-style finale of Spider-Man 2, Peter and Mary Jane now seem settled in their domestic bliss.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.3-acre, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Their job is to create the perfect slimes for the enjoyment of human children, which gets them into all kinds of sticky situations.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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But for a franchise that has lagged behind its rivals for decades, a win could finally signal an era of relevance.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Judges are looking for relevance to neuroscience, creativity, accurate interpretation of data and quality of the research report.Kristen Moon, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Analyzing customer satisfaction metrics aids in setting clear, actionable performance goals that help unify your team and drive long-term success.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But our core values haven’t—of teamwork, integrity, total customer satisfaction.Ayesha Javed, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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Nevada, with its six Electoral College votes, is by far the least populous of the swing states, which means that its usefulness comes up in far fewer scenarios.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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This year’s list has over 100 gift ideas for everyone in your life, and one in particular stood out thanks to its usefulness and affordability.Bridget Degnan, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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