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
The first week in their new home was filled with simple, joyful moments.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 July 2025
Well, if disconnection is the fear, and this episode is an example of you being connected with friends, with collaborators, what was most exciting or joyful about actually watching the finished product?
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025
Held on the stunning Lake Stage overlooking magical Lake Geneva, the emotional celebration was a joyful opening night full of music and brimming with love for the legendary Music Producer who was instrumental in shaping the soul of Montreux Jazz Festival.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
From panel stages to comedy sets, the stories told here are layered, instructive and deeply joyful.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 July 2025
Well, if disconnection is the fear, and this episode is an example of you being connected with friends, with collaborators, what was most exciting or joyful about actually watching the finished product?
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025
Held on the stunning Lake Stage overlooking magical Lake Geneva, the emotional celebration was a joyful opening night full of music and brimming with love for the legendary Music Producer who was instrumental in shaping the soul of Montreux Jazz Festival.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
From panel stages to comedy sets, the stories told here are layered, instructive and deeply joyful.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyful
Adjective
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Survivors like Robert Cabral are thankful to be alive, according to CW affiliate WHDH.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The Razorbacks are thankful for landing Wallace, a 4-star prospect who was recruited by home-state Georgia and Georgia Tech along with many other SEC programs.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Art, expanding beyond rice pudding, delighted in making the garum from scratch, showing a flair for rotten fish.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
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Happy workers create a delicious masterpiece for each delighted customer.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
15 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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For his part, Aaron was happy that wasn’t an option.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
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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Tuesday, June 17 On this family call, no one was joyous.—
Talla Mountjoy,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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With the sunset pushed back past 10 p.m., there’s plenty of time to pedal around on a bike, drink natural wine on the waterfront between swims, and take in the effortless cool and always joyous vibes of the country.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyful. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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