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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3
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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5
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
With all coordinators in place and the majority of the assistants hired, Jones is happy with what is ahead.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
Brown's remaining living daughter, Phyllis Denise wished her mother a happy 71st birthday in a Facebook post in 2021.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
What was supposed to be a two-hour flight turned into a two-day drive, but White was more than happy to sacrifice his time for the stray pup who so desperately needed a loving home.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Let familiar songs—happy or haunting—unlock those frozen feelings.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
Brown's remaining living daughter, Phyllis Denise wished her mother a happy 71st birthday in a Facebook post in 2021.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
What was supposed to be a two-hour flight turned into a two-day drive, but White was more than happy to sacrifice his time for the stray pup who so desperately needed a loving home.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Let familiar songs—happy or haunting—unlock those frozen feelings.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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There’s nothing fake about serving meals to the less fortunate and actually spending time in the community.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Seton Hall got a fortunate bounce on a missed dunk attempt and swung the ball into the corner for the game-tying 3 from Dylan Addae-Wusu.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2025
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Hostile to Russia ever since Soviet tanks appeared near her childhood home in 1968 in what was then Czechoslovakia, the now grandmother was delighted to have her photograph taken with a soldier who was fighting Russian invaders in Ukraine.—
Andrew Higgins,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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Fans of the beary lovable franchise will be delighted to discover that Hugh Grant's Phoenix Buchanan, the dastardly villain of Paddington 2, makes his return to the series.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The pack includes 12 pouches of baby-pleasing flavors that will keep your little one satisfied on the go.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes, a court is not satisfied that the agency considered every relevant alternative when formulating the policy.—
Christina Gatti,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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With no sign of slowing down in 2025, more lucky homebuyers are expected to soon call the community home.—
ReeceNichols Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
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And having the albums of those 1975 Montreux performances…how lucky! Again, thanks for keeping your finger on the pulse of our local music scene, and hipping us to great albums both past and contemporary!—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Democrats gave lengthy speeches lasting 30 hours outlining why Vought is not suitable for the role in an attempt to hinder the confirmation process.—
Ewan Palmer,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2025
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When Emily disappears, Stephanie becomes obsessed with solving the case.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Last year, 14-year-old boy from Florida committed suicide after becoming overly obsessed with a bot from the company Character.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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No matter how appropriate the words are, the communication will feel less like a celebration and more like an inauthentic, low-effort platitude due to the lack of human effort.—
Andrew Brodsky,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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Massey added that while each environment has to feel specific and appropriate, there’s also an overall cohesion to the soundscape that must be maintained.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Extending safety Kyle Hamilton is likely a top priority for the Ravens' front office, but Hamilton isn't too worried about his contract.—
Brian Wacker,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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That’s a lot of CO2, something airlines are increasingly worried about.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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