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
Being joyful there — in the Dominican Republic, where small shacks and houses pieced together by junkyard scraps sometimes hold families with over a dozen members — seems incomprehensible.
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Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Known for vibrant color, bold prints, and joyful luxury fashion, BruceGlen celebrates individuality through wearable art.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
What once felt like a joyful family moment had become one of the last videos preserving her voice, smile and unmistakable excitement.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Say yes thoughtfully, and protect your joyful focus this evening.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for joyful
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Known for vibrant color, bold prints, and joyful luxury fashion, BruceGlen celebrates individuality through wearable art.
—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
What once felt like a joyful family moment had become one of the last videos preserving her voice, smile and unmistakable excitement.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Say yes thoughtfully, and protect your joyful focus this evening.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for joyful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyful
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For Veronica Villa — who had her photo taken — the Fourth of July means being thankful to live in California specifically.
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Matt and Danielle were able to bring their healthy twin boys home, and feel thankful for the quick response from Perinton Ambulance and Highland Hospital.
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When asked about whether this was a tribute to actress Caitlin Zoz, who plays the character Kathleen Billings on the series, Yost seemed delighted at picking up on that.
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Adam Green, a co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, is delighted with Kiros’s win over DeGette, and with the broader successes of insurgent Democrats so far this primary season.
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At the beach, maybe, at a barbecue or whatever place sets fireworks pinwheeling through your holiday-happy mind.
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Like many great works of American literature, the book is an unflinching portrait of a seemingly happy family held together by hubris and fear of change.
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Jacie Prieto Lopez, LA28’s vice president of communications and public affairs, said in a statement that her organization is pleased to forward the agreement to the council for consideration.
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Jackass fans appear pleased with the celebration that combines a look back at classic stunts alongside an array of new footage, with Best and Last nabbing an A- CinemaScore.
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Overall, though, the nurses are glad for the staffing standards, Casas said.
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Most players would be glad to end their careers with 500 appearances — to have almost 1,000 goals is freakish, outlandish, historic.
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And with that, brands are no longer satisfied with trackside visibility alone.
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Mortgages will also generally continue to rack up interest until the loan is satisfied and many personal and auto loans also continue to accumulate interest, according to their terms.
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The Joy of a Good Party, or Two A busy week of pitching, listening and enlightening came to a joyous conclusion on Thursday night with the Pride celebration party held at the Canva Creative Cabana on the beach.
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Getting pregnant can be a joyous time, especially when there’s a planned desire to grow your family.
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyful. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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