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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
But in her new memoir Free: My Search For Meaning (March 25), Knox writes of letting go of trying to control her narrative — and instead trying her best to give back, embrace happiness and love and even find forgiveness.
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Enjoy the planning, and remember to keep happiness and love at the heart of your celebration, and don’t get too wrapped up in that Instagram-perfect shot.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 21 Mar. 2025
By quantifying happiness, the report ranks countries based on subjective well-being and explores influencing factors, aiming to guide policymakers and promote global well-being.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Stephanie Harrison is the founder of The New Happy, an organization advancing a new philosophy of happiness.
—Stephanie Harrison, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Enjoy the planning, and remember to keep happiness and love at the heart of your celebration, and don’t get too wrapped up in that Instagram-perfect shot.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 21 Mar. 2025
By quantifying happiness, the report ranks countries based on subjective well-being and explores influencing factors, aiming to guide policymakers and promote global well-being.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Stephanie Harrison is the founder of The New Happy, an organization advancing a new philosophy of happiness.
—Stephanie Harrison, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
Noun
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But one that comes from excitement and joy and chasing each other around.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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When friendships are neglected, all the possibilities of friendship—the political possibilities, the possibilities for love, joy, and community—disappear as well.—
Priya Vulchi,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps the setup for Maryland basketball is mostly fine, and the chief takeaway is simply that university administrators can’t be complacent about their coach’s contentment given the financial and competitive complexities of modern college basketball.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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Some expats living in the Nordic region have argued that ‘contentment’ is a better word than happiness for what this report measures—a steady, deep sense of satisfaction with one’s life than fleeting joy.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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There were 188 participants in fitness programs and 185 in nutrition programs last year.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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That’s why fitness instructor and tv personality Amanda Kloots launched Proper, a collection of convenient (just add water) and nutrient-dense powders targeting different needs.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The deck space is bliss for morning coffee moments, and the firepit is begging for s’mores.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly may have one of the most memorable — and relatable — love stories in television history, but the couple’s ultimate bliss took nine seasons to get there.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2025
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That collection of feelings is called anhedonia—basically a loss of enjoyment.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
6 Apr. 2025
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The show was short-lived, but there was true porcine enjoyment in watching this beloved Muppet get her own talk show.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Contacted about these military criminal charges and his 2019 court-martial, Nelson downplayed their relevance to his life now.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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The intersection of crayons and cannabis culture showcases the evolving nature of art and societal trends, reflecting how traditional tools can find new relevance in contemporary contexts.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
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His tenure was marked by innovation in cloud-first systems and data architecture that elevated operational agility and customer satisfaction.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The other problem is that any satisfaction that comes with this toxic type of purpose is fleeting.—
Dr. Jordan Grumet, Contributor,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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Review your life insurance policies to determine their usefulness.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Left-hander Wandy Peralta’s usefulness also expired after the trade deadline.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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