as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful
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Recent Examples of joyful
Even joyful occasions were overshadowed by heartbreaking revelations.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 3 July 2025
Austin's official Pride celebration does not happen until August, but the city is still finding ways to host joyful celebrations in June.
—Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
With a heavy heart and yet a joyful spirit, Carolyn Glickstein – 80 years young – teaches pickleball as often as possible at a Brickell-area high-rise condominium.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Flea markets and vintage relics were references that defined the designer’s joyful moodboard, which also took inspiration from a book of Cairo street photography.
—Chidozie Obasi, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 3 July 2025
Austin's official Pride celebration does not happen until August, but the city is still finding ways to host joyful celebrations in June.
—Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
With a heavy heart and yet a joyful spirit, Carolyn Glickstein – 80 years young – teaches pickleball as often as possible at a Brickell-area high-rise condominium.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Flea markets and vintage relics were references that defined the designer’s joyful moodboard, which also took inspiration from a book of Cairo street photography.
—Chidozie Obasi, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyful
Adjective
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Despite her neighbor's persistence, Goffey was thankful to get Luco back and take her home.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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This was what turning ten meant to me—not a celebration of what had come before but a thankful distance from the familiar elements of my life.—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Cazorla playing another season for Oviedo will be hugely welcomed by everyone at his hometown club, while supporters at other stadiums around La Liga will also be delighted at seeing one of Spanish football’s most popular characters once again.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Paramount Artistic Director Jim Corti is delighted but not necessarily surprised by Wetzel’s level of fandom.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The fact remains that dogs absolutely thrive on high-quality food and need it to keep them happy and healthy.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The industry wasn’t happy, but the Pentagon was the only buyer, so there wasn’t much that anyone could do about it.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Suzie Whitelaw, founder of Save Our Beaches San Clemente, was glad to hear the two-year study was back on track, after emergency work needs slowed progress.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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In that moment, Lindsey recalls being surrounded by loved ones, and glad to know what happened to her little girl.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Among the 71% who use an advisor, only a third are completely satisfied with their advisor’s performance in the last year, according to the Forbes Research 2025 High Net Worth Survey, which was fielded between April and May.—
Forbes Research,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Trump isn’t satisfied with some of the draft agreements on trade, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on ABC News Sunday.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Shortly after, Smoke and Stack open their new establishment, and the party starts as a joyous occasion.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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The Lunar New Year, a joyous celebration observed across East Asia, marks the beginning of spring on the lunisolar calendar.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyful. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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