How to Use joy in a Sentence

joy

noun
  • What a joy it was to see her again.
  • The flowers are a joy to behold!
  • Seeing her again brought tears of joy to my eyes.
  • Their sorrow turned to joy.
  • I can hardly express the joy I felt at seeing her again.
  • Pick the three pieces in the pile of items that give you the most joy.
    — Olivia Martin, Town & Country, 24 July 2018
  • To get a laugh out of her is one of the great joys in life.
    — Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 6 June 2023
  • Thank you for the joy of your work and your dear heart.
    — Sharareh Drury, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2019
  • Folks, get out of your house and get lost in the joys of spring.
    — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Apr. 2020
  • What a joy it’s been to work with you on a new show in 2023.
    — Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Dec. 2023
  • And that was bringing him a lot of joy at the end of his life.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Dec. 2021
  • There have been tears, but the smiles and joy outweigh them.
    — Jennie Key, Cincinnati.com, 6 July 2018
  • In the stands, delirious Vikings fans hugged and jumped for joy.
    — Jeff Duncan, NOLA.com, 15 Jan. 2018
  • So, the joy and delight in that gives one a hope for the future.
    — The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Bautista wants to spread that joy to others and save pet lives in the process.
    — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
  • But many are seeing the sea for the first time—enough to bring them great joy.
    — The Economist, 29 Aug. 2020
  • Wishing you a pot o' gold and all the joy your heart can hold.
    — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 19 Jan. 2021
  • These athletes play tennis for the pure joy of the sport.
    — Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
  • There was supposed to be joy and a tug at your heart at the same time.
    — Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2019
  • The joy, of course, was not simply a matter of sports alone.
    — Author: Kirk Semple, Paulina Villegas, Anchorage Daily News, 18 June 2018
  • The brand has nailed eye-catching, punchy prints that spark joy.
    — Minna Shim, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2023
  • Still, there was a lot of collective joy to be found in the trends.
    — Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2024
  • There have been cheers of joy, and tears, when Zoey was rescued.
    — Sarah Bahari, Dallas News, 23 Aug. 2021
  • Thank you all for making this part of our job such a joy.
    — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Mike was a joy to work with and brought warmth and kindness to all who knew him.
    — Trilby Beresford, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2022
  • May the Lord turn his countenance to you and give you joy and peace.
    — Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The best tropical vacation spots offer an abundance of choice for rest, play, and all the joys in between.
    — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
  • Choose from a set of six in classic white or sweet designs for a little joy in your routine.
    — ABC News, 16 May 2026
  • Stone had been involved in his fair share of prominent stories in the sports world, but few brought the type of joy Collins’ piece did.
    — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 16 May 2026
  • Giving to others was one of his greatest joys.
    — Edie Kasten, CBS News, 16 May 2026

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