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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
Her sister shared that, beyond her work serving the community, Hill-Wolfskill’s greatest source of happiness was her family.
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2025
When the couple arrived at Rivarola’s parents in Florida, with their new baby, everyone was overwhelmed with happiness.
—Lili Rutai, The Dial, 7 Jan. 2025
There's literally no other choice adults make that improves happiness more, per decades of science.
—Carine Harb, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Research has shown that maintaining a skincare routine can improve the condition of your skin and thus increase your feelings of empowerment, happiness, and self-esteem.
—Amanda Svachula, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2025
When the couple arrived at Rivarola’s parents in Florida, with their new baby, everyone was overwhelmed with happiness.
—Lili Rutai, The Dial, 7 Jan. 2025
There's literally no other choice adults make that improves happiness more, per decades of science.
—Carine Harb, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Research has shown that maintaining a skincare routine can improve the condition of your skin and thus increase your feelings of empowerment, happiness, and self-esteem.
—Amanda Svachula, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for happiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
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Venezuelan expats in the United States followed the team feverishly, many of them crying tears of joy as Batista’s side battled their way into the knockout stage.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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For Israelis, joy at the return of some of the hostages is tempered by trepidation about the fate of the rest.Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Still, no character is more transformed than José (portrayed by Diego Vásquez in later episodes), who becomes hyper-focused on his inventions and alchemy instead of the contentment of his wife and children.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama says there are two ways to reach contentment.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Neymar’s current head coach at Al Hilal, Jorge Jesus, told reporters on Thursday that the Brazilian’s recent knee injury, and his overall lack of fitness, had finally caught up with him.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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The New York senator had reportedly long been concerned about Biden’s mental fitness as the then-81-year-old showed signs of aging.Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
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Hailey Bieber just gave fans a little dose of baby bliss to start the new year.Maggie Ekberg, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Boss battles are pure, chaotic, bullet hell bliss that maintain just the right level of challenge, and the dungeons leading to them are a blast to navigate through.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Part of the internet’s enjoyment about it may be down to changing viewing habits and the evolution of community.Callum Booth, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Food affordability and accessibility was shown in the data to be a huge barrier to enjoyment and satisfaction, Dugan said.Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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The story is set in the aftermath of the real-life Chavez Ravine evictions, a dark moment in the history of Los Angeles with very real modern-day relevance.Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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Modern buyers often crave a mix of authenticity, relevance and scarcity, reshaping how industries collaborate to meet these needs.Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Employee satisfaction scores of 90%—proof that efficient self-service tools can drive real impact.Tom Eggemeier, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Oh, and there’s no prize, except the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Within a few years, the ISS will outlive its usefulness, and once it is abandoned there will be nothing to keep it at the proper altitude.Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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It’s designed for researchers, students, and academics, but its usefulness extends far beyond the academic world.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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