as in enjoyment
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a feeling of happiness or excitement about life
She is admired for her energy and joie de vivre.
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Recent Examples of joie de vivre
There’s a lot of joie de vivre.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
And truly, as the last model walked away with generous joie de vivre, who wouldn’t want to run away with Matthieu and Coco today?
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
In an Insta age, that kind of joie de vivre is remarkably effective.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
If your living room or den is lacking that certain sense of joie de vivre, then definitely visit your local Marshalls.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
And truly, as the last model walked away with generous joie de vivre, who wouldn’t want to run away with Matthieu and Coco today?
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
In an Insta age, that kind of joie de vivre is remarkably effective.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
If your living room or den is lacking that certain sense of joie de vivre, then definitely visit your local Marshalls.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for joie de vivre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joie de vivre
Noun
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 8,116 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit accuses the city of taking no efforts to stop trespassers and failing to compensate the owners for their loss of use and enjoyment of the property.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Their film explores the vulnerability of the trans-masculine community by delving into Bean and Rozos’ own personal experiences, intertwined with the delights, challenges, and tragedy within Brockington and Prescott’s lives.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto squealed with delight when presented with a Tina plushie, while freestyle skier Eileen Gu hoisted the mascot into the air after earning a silver medal.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The two Throttle House dudes will be able to talk the talk and walk the walk for deep car nerddom, while the young TikToker can embody the curiosity of the non-car audience and inject scenes with his signature joyfulness.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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The event, which also included a ball drop, is held to help bring camaraderie and joyfulness to seniors during the holiday season, and celebrate the arrival of the new year.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Joie de vivre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joie%20de%20vivre. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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