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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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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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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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
But the truth is, being happy 100% of the time is unrealistic for both adults and children.
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Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
This would make Mets fans, who have historically loved Alonso, very happy.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Mellanox was a happy accident for Nvidia in some respects.
—Tae Kim, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Customers weren’t happy, and as the company worked to fix the issue, costs continued to climb.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
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Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
This would make Mets fans, who have historically loved Alonso, very happy.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Mellanox was a happy accident for Nvidia in some respects.
—Tae Kim, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Customers weren’t happy, and as the company worked to fix the issue, costs continued to climb.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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The contempt of the working man and catering to the most fortunate among us will only continue to depress turnout and membership for the Democratic party in the long run.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Megan feels fortunate that her boys are loved and always taken care of.Julia Moore, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The latest entry to the Meet the Parents franchise premiered over 10 years ago, and fans of the movies might be delighted to learn that Universal Pictures wants to get the original cast together for another sequel.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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His first pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, was pro-legalization; cannabis advocates were delighted.Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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The healthcare industry finds itself at a crossroads, where none of the key players — payers, providers, or patients — are truly satisfied with the current system.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Companies were less satisfied with current business.Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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To reverse your fortunes, some actions associated with bringing good luck include: Carrying a lucky charm: Items like four-leaf clovers, horseshoes, or rabbit’s feet are believed to bring good luck and protection from bad vibes.Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps, the fact that the Chiefs have been so lucky and could easily continue to be lucky shouldn’t be so surprising to me.Harry Enten, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Common Sense Media, an online resource that provides media rating and reviews, advises that children nine and up are of a suitable audience.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Through a new partnership with the World Health Organization, St. Jude has launched a pilot program to identify suitable manufacturers and deliver effective generic forms of vital childhood cancer medicines to six countries: Ecuador, Jordan, Mongolia, Nepal, Uzbekistan and Zambia.David Cox, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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Intense, weird, different, arrogant, crazy, selfish and obsessed.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Everything’s about this cancel culture now, and everybody’s obsessed with this whole thing about how you’re supposed to behave.Andrew Goldman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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Leaders must assess whether a decision is strategic, tactical, or operational to determine the appropriate level of involvement.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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What's an appropriate way teachers and adults can be involved? All eligible contest entries must be written, recorded and produced by students.Steve Drummond, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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Still, some residents are worried about the drones.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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Lawmakers in New Jersey and beyond grew worried Friday about the now-regular spotting of drones over the state, with officials calling for answers and more transparency from federal agencies.The Hill, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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