as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
a joyous crowd eagerly awaiting the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve
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Recent Examples of joyous
Brittany shared the joyous news on Instagram with a heartwarming black-and-white photo of her holding Golden's tiny feet, accompanied by a sign displaying the baby's name and birthdate.
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
That chorus of joyous voices shouting in celebration?
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
At the National Board of Review Awards on Tuesday at Cipriani 42nd Street, the spirit of the night for the night was one of joyous celebration, commemoration of hard work, and a little bit of fun in the non-televised showcase.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
The strangers, who now became friends, celebrated her joyous life in the cold weather.
—Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
That chorus of joyous voices shouting in celebration?
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
At the National Board of Review Awards on Tuesday at Cipriani 42nd Street, the spirit of the night for the night was one of joyous celebration, commemoration of hard work, and a little bit of fun in the non-televised showcase.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
The strangers, who now became friends, celebrated her joyous life in the cold weather.
—Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
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Burger, a Missouri native, was thankful for all the people around the country who have given him support.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
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Coach Dan Campbell, though, said Montgomery is a tone-setting running back the team values and is thankful to have him back.—
Larry Lage,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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But perhaps no one will be more delighted than the previously relatively unknown star, Borisov, who has become the first Russian actor to earn an Oscar nomination in a performance category since 1977.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Family-friendly Offerings My 13-year-old daughter, who up until now has only been on expedition cruises, was delighted with World Europa’s kid-friendly offerings, including multiple arcades, virtual reality rides, and F1 simulator cars that were, admittedly, fun for us adults, too.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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A good deal is one in which everyone walks away happy or everyone walks away mad.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2025
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For some, one’s innie is not just a second self but a second chance, an opportunity to create a spinoff who might be happier, better, kinder.—
James Poniewozik,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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But the City by the Bay was not the only one with glad tidings.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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So glad The Athletic finally has a team dedicated to creating data visualizations!—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Rosenworcel says those actions more than satisfied the legal requirements.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
16 Jan. 2025
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Josh gave her a few pecks where the syrup once sat, but Natalie still was not satisfied.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Kelce’s offensive explosion elicited joyful reactions from his superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift, who took in the game from a suite, alongside WNBA phenom - and lifelong Chiefs fan – Caitlin Clark.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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The initial sight of Clark and Swift in a suite together after the pop star previously extended an invitation to Clark months ago provided a joyful dose of fan service for some.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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But that blissful image has been ruptured in recent days as parts of Los Angeles were engulfed in flames, reducing homes and businesses across the sprawling metropolis to smoldering heaps of ash and rubble, most calamitously in the Pacific Palisades and the community of Altadena.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Guests can enjoy cuddling by the fire, reading great books together, settling in for blissful relaxation, or enjoying many of the amenities at these three coastal resorts.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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