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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2
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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3
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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4
as in lucky
having good luck
the happy person who is both appreciated and rewarded for all his hard work
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5
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
Senators raced ahead of the House as the lower chamber debated how to keep everyone from fiscal conservatives in the Freedom Caucus to moderates from swing districts happy.
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Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Everything that makes entrepreneurs happy costs next to nothing to attain.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Additional images include throwback photos of the mother-son duo, videos of Nguyen at happy moments, an iMessage screenshot of a loving message sent to Tyga, family images, and a photo from a memorial service.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 21 Feb. 2025
The mom who posted to Reddit ultimately felt happy about her decision to tell her story.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
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Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Everything that makes entrepreneurs happy costs next to nothing to attain.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Additional images include throwback photos of the mother-son duo, videos of Nguyen at happy moments, an iMessage screenshot of a loving message sent to Tyga, family images, and a photo from a memorial service.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 21 Feb. 2025
The mom who posted to Reddit ultimately felt happy about her decision to tell her story.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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Hurley is fortunate his Huskies don’t play in the SEC.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Been very fortunate and very thankful to Steve John at Pebble and AT&T to get a spot there and Tiger and Genesis to get the one at Torrey.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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China and North Korea are delighted at what's going on.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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The adorable video has amassed over 940 comments on TikTok so far, as many internet users were delighted that Marlon finally found his happily ever after.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to a rigorous selection and screening process, most customers report being highly satisfied with their tours, leading many travelers to book through their website repeatedly.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Interestingly, couples who used pet names were more likely to be satisfied in their relationships.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Around 814 million people will be within the eclipse's reach, but only a lucky 44,800 people in far northern Quebec will experience more than a 90% eclipsed sun.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Doors open at 7 p.m. The exciting news ignited Kartel’s fanbase, particularly Caribbean New Yorkers who will felt lucky the event will be held in their city.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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This option is suitable for individuals who enjoy the feel of memory foam but are concerned about overheating.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Théodore Pellerin stars as a retail worker who becomes obsessed with an up-and-coming musician (Archie Madekwe).—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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Mirzakhani became obsessed with these circumnavigating curves.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Mar. 2025
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His attorney, Sergio De La Pava of the New York County Defender Services, agreed with the prosecution that a mental health exam is an appropriate measure for his client. N.J.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Specifically, private companies pass an employee’s earnings and employment records on a quarterly basis to the appropriate jurisdiction, Stettner said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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Given his fake news rhetoric, Trump is certainly not worried about media reports, traditionally a strong external check on presidential power.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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In my neighborhood, people are worried about rising costs of everything.—
Robin Holmes,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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