pride and joy
noun
: someone or something that makes someone very proud and happy
Our children are our pride and joy.
The car is his pride and joy.
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To promote more diverse and nuanced depictions of Jewish Americans, the study recommended elevating Jewish characters whose stories often remain untold; being mindful of tropes that associate Jews with money or power; and giving voice to Jewish pride and joy.
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Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Donating an item to help someone in need can fill you with pride and joy during the holidays.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2022
Witnessing their pride and joy in my work reaffirmed my commitment to this craft.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Pascal is a very proud father and grandfather whose family is his pride and joy.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2024
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Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Donating an item to help someone in need can fill you with pride and joy during the holidays.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2022
Witnessing their pride and joy in my work reaffirmed my commitment to this craft.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Pascal is a very proud father and grandfather whose family is his pride and joy.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pride and joy
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“Pride and joy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pride%20and%20joy. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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