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
Along with singing, the protest also featured community art projects and demonstrations in line with her theme of joyful resistance.
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
There’s something joyful and cathartic in singing the title word at the top of your lungs, perhaps.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
My joy will be my answer, and being there is joyful.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Holi is a joyful Hindu celebration that’s open to anyone who wants to participate.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
There’s something joyful and cathartic in singing the title word at the top of your lungs, perhaps.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
My joy will be my answer, and being there is joyful.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Holi is a joyful Hindu celebration that’s open to anyone who wants to participate.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyful
Adjective
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Dante Sealy put a dangerous corner into the box, then SKC keeper John Pulskamp unconvincingly parried it off the crossbar and down to a thankful Frederick, who cleaned up for an easy one.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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As the community slowly returns to normal, everyone here is thankful that nobody was hurt.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While some fans seem delighted by the relationship between the two elite athletes, the high-profile duo has also faced a series of complaints.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Schiaparelli never failed to seek out—or be delighted by—the shock of the new.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Note that the service isn't particularly happy, helpful, or welcoming, but who has time for pleasantries when you're slammed all day?—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the polite thing to do to maintain some sort of family connection would be to send a gift to the happy couple, along with a card conveying your good wishes.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many customers seem pleased with the customer service, the quality of the installation and the professionalism of the crew assigned to their project.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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And RadarOnline is reporting Markle was not pleased.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gene Gallerano is glad to have a movie playing close to home.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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What People Are Saying Contributors to Reddit's r/cars forum were glad to see the report, amid more than 300 comments this week.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Schumaker was more than satisfied with Rocker’s performance.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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This president is never satisfied.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Home care and self-focus wrestle as the Moon centers your home sector and energizes joyous Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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I'mPhaedra Trethan, wishing a joyous Passover to all who celebrate!—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyful. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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