1
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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2
as in lucky
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 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 fortunate
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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Recent Examples of happy
What’s leaving one unhappy child at home compared to sending five hundred people home from the theatre happy?
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Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Brown hasn't been happy in Philly for a while.
—Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
According to multiple sources familiar with the conversations between the PGA Tour, Colonial Country Club and Schwab, the investment firm is happy with its status as the title sponsor.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
Stop, stop, don’t all rush in to wish me a happy birthday!
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 1 June 2026
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Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Brown hasn't been happy in Philly for a while.
—Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
According to multiple sources familiar with the conversations between the PGA Tour, Colonial Country Club and Schwab, the investment firm is happy with its status as the title sponsor.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
Stop, stop, don’t all rush in to wish me a happy birthday!
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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Ismaila Sarr said a prayer as the Palace substitutes and coaching staff rushed on to the pitch, a delighted mob.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Mattel, which also makes Hot Wheels and Matchbox die cast cars, partners with car makers to showcase their most popular models for collectors and enthusiasts—and delighted children who just like to play with cool cars.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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So lucky for you, several of its premium brands are on sale just in time for your summer itineraries.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Ings attacks every scene with a conspiratorial glint, the kind of presence who makes the camera feel lucky to have caught him.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Until then, fans will have to be satisfied with the new album and news that — at least for Big D and crew — life isn’t a hell on earth.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The room received the work with laughter, snaps, and occasional utterances of that satisfied poetry moan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Palace were fortunate that Rayo failed to convert two good first-half chances.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Kate was fortunate that a specialist recognized the signs early, as TED isn’t always obvious—especially when patients don’t have noticeably bulging eyes, a hallmark symptom of TED.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
27 May 2026
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The days of that being a suitable workaround might be in the rearview mirror.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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When sediment flow is disrupted, riverbeds can be simplified and less suitable for spawning, while altered temperatures and flow reduce habitat diversity.—
Radina Gigova,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Josko Gvardiol, Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji all played those positions after Guardiola became obsessed with one-on-one battles and ‘winning the duels’, almost talking about football in old-fashioned English terms.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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And most importantly, why is everyone so obsessed with the idea of achieving smooth, poreless skin?—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Someone will be pleased, someone will be disappointed and someone will quietly judge whether the leader handled it well.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Fans who like Saturday games and dislike nighttime kickoffs should be quite pleased.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
27 May 2026
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Sitting at home with his wife and children, Wildmon tried to find something appropriate for his family to watch on TV.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Roberts' defense asserted in its May 22 sentencing brief, unsealed Wednesday, that probation rather than prison time would be appropriate.—
Kyle Werner,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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