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as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
her happiness was complete when she got her very own house
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as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
finally found true happiness as a doctor in a poor rural area
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as in fitness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the striking happiness of the phrase "fatal attraction" as the title for an erotic thriller
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Recent Examples of happiness
Each city was evaluated across 29 key indicators of happiness, including depression rates, income growth, and average daily leisure time.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Reflecting on the good stuff is a lovely practice that fosters happiness and optimism.
—David Sparrow, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
No doubt Grover Norquist may fantasize about the Invisible Hand drowning the state in a bath-tub, but Smith was genuinely concerned with the question of societal happiness.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
In other words, Noem’s career at the Homeland Security Department was cooked, and happiness over her imminent departure did not seem to be limited to only one party, although the usual suspects expressed loudest delight.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Reflecting on the good stuff is a lovely practice that fosters happiness and optimism.
—David Sparrow, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
No doubt Grover Norquist may fantasize about the Invisible Hand drowning the state in a bath-tub, but Smith was genuinely concerned with the question of societal happiness.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
In other words, Noem’s career at the Homeland Security Department was cooked, and happiness over her imminent departure did not seem to be limited to only one party, although the usual suspects expressed loudest delight.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
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Oscar Grabbing his third trophy of the night, Paul Thomas Anderson joined his jubilant cast (including Teyana Taylor, literally jumping for joy) onstage and got the last words of the night.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The sound of her paws on the floor, the weight of her on your lap, the pure joy of her silly expressions, the sound of her bark when the mailman breaches the front porch, the softness of her wooly head, and yes, even the ever-present doggy breath.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the green room, the band enjoys a deep animal contentment that goes beyond words.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Their contentment and their connection is undeniable.—
John E. Green,
Time,
1 Feb. 2026
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Wodapalooza has attracted thousands of visitors and is part of the city’s plan this year to rebrand Miami Beach in March as a fitness destination rather than a party hotspot.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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The spa itself sprawls 64,000 square feet and has a cluster of treatment pavilions, fitness centers, and outdoor pools where hydrotherapy sessions are performed (my partner turned to jelly after a particularly effective water shiatsu session).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Juvenile bliss had long contoured this abrasive band, whose songs rattled like playgrounds, and whose shouts rang like the peals of petulant children.—
Samuel Hyland,
Pitchfork,
17 Mar. 2026
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Omaha, Nebraska — Surrounded by friends and family at his birthday party this week, 10-year-old True Beethe of Omaha, Nebraska, was on cloud nine, but his bliss had not come easy.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Manz requested that the restaurant shell out $100,000 to compensate him for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress and lost enjoyment of his New York City trip.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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That’s because proper grading and drainage lay the foundation for healthy soil and plants, and good design shapes a functional flow in your everyday enjoyment of the garden, from utility paths to outlets, hose spigots, and lighting.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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The dramatic expansion of Opus Dei worldwide affords it, however, far broader relevance.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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And, for the longest time, that investment paid off in relevance, bowl games and national conversation.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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Strong advisor retention and client satisfaction remain central to Thrivent’s long-term growth strategy, Cecere said, as the industry adapts to changing demographics and new digital tools.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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But satisfaction over the tacit recognition of Ukraine's air defense expertise has been tempered by dwindling Western interceptor stockpiles in the Middle East — supplies that many in Ukraine had hoped might eventually make their way to Kyiv.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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In court filings, Kalshi has tried to argue that its sports prediction market has economic utility and usefulness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Anya-Gafu, however, thinks the ratio has lost some of its usefulness.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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