1
as in happiness
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
the inexpressible joy that the couple are feeling upon the birth of their first child
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2
as in delight
a source of great satisfaction
my car is my pride and joy
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as in to delight
to feel or express joy or triumph
the whole town is joying in the fact that its oldest church has been restored to its Victorian splendor
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Recent Examples of joy
Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
Motherhood has brought Bramlett both challenges and immeasurable joy.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Nicole Chung, Time, 25 July 2023
In Rachel Kushner’s essay collection, The Hard Crowd, specifically the titular essay, there is an ode to joy near the beginning.
—Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Jan. 2023
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Noun
In the interview below, Koepp talked about the inspiration for story, his research, the challenge of writing a dinner table scene, the film’s big twist, the joys of writing a spec script during the hell of the WGA strike, and the real world consequences when countries like the U.S. create malware.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
Motherhood has brought Bramlett both challenges and immeasurable joy.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
Acevedo’s treatment of magic as an everyday possibility is compelling, but there is also magic in the wonder, surprise, frustrations, and joys the characters experience in their relationships with one another.
—Nicole Chung, Time, 25 July 2023
In Rachel Kushner’s essay collection, The Hard Crowd, specifically the titular essay, there is an ode to joy near the beginning.
—Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joy
Noun
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For much of her youth, Natalie, 38, of New York, wasn't sure what happiness looked like for her.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Harrison is the founder of The New Happy, an organization advancing a new philosophy of happiness.—
Stephanie Harrison, Contributor,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dubbed by Corrigan as a delight, the spot does a brilliant job of bringing Irish flair to European hospitality.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The firebrand German director now blasts the cobwebs off Chekhov with boisterous, dazzling delight.—
Demetrios Matheou,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Messi, at 35, led his country to glory against France, winning soccer’s ultimate prize in a pulsating match that finished 3-3 after extra time and had to be settled by a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC News,
19 Dec. 2022
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If Harris can bring together a family with Indian, African, and Jewish heritage, America can glory in its diversity.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
26 Aug. 2020
Noun
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Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Eventually, Frank wants to be on the receiving end of his own unquenchable lust, and perhaps Rick wants something similar—to be on the receiving end of his own insatiable rage, and experience the bliss of death.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Part of this relationship is thought to be due to dopamine, which plays a role in feeling pleasure.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
16 Mar. 2025
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Mike himself has been hollowed out into nothingness, his character chipped away into a hollow avatar for a sensitive, caring man dedicated to providing women pleasure.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Mikey Madison, the movie’s 25-year-old breakout star, triumphed in the race for best actress.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Creative efforts on Disney+ series Rivals scored a Best Social Media Key Art win, and Prime Video’s Fallout triumphed in Best Experiential Marketing.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After a long day, head to Kohl’s Frozen Custard for a sweet treat.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Tradesman Coffee Shop & Lounge serves up an array of delectable treats, including an eye-catching croissant that is an art form in its own right.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Red Cat’s new dinner shows feature multi-course meals paired with live performances, creating a true feast for the senses.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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Nowruz, the Persian New Year, features elaborate feasts and the symbolic act of cleaning homes to welcome new beginnings.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Joy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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