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
This book captures her vibrant, joyful voice in conversation with Toshio Meronek.
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 15 July 2025
And on every wall, there are paintings of all shapes and sizes in bright, joyful colors.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
One of the most joyful, exuberant, kind-hearted and talented souls no longer walks with us.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The first week in their new home was filled with simple, joyful moments.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 July 2025
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 15 July 2025
And on every wall, there are paintings of all shapes and sizes in bright, joyful colors.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
One of the most joyful, exuberant, kind-hearted and talented souls no longer walks with us.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The first week in their new home was filled with simple, joyful moments.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for joyful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyful
Adjective
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Trang returned to the water, exhausted but thankful.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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Diaz currently works in maintenance for an apartment complex – and continues to be thankful for what this country offers.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Art, expanding beyond rice pudding, delighted in making the garum from scratch, showing a flair for rotten fish.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
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Happy workers create a delicious masterpiece for each delighted customer.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The fact remains that dogs absolutely thrive on high-quality food and need it to keep them happy and healthy.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For his part, Aaron was happy that wasn’t an option.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Suzie Whitelaw, founder of Save Our Beaches San Clemente, was glad to hear the two-year study was back on track, after emergency work needs slowed progress.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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In that moment, Lindsey recalls being surrounded by loved ones, and glad to know what happened to her little girl.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Among the 71% who use an advisor, only a third are completely satisfied with their advisor’s performance in the last year, according to the Forbes Research 2025 High Net Worth Survey, which was fielded between April and May.—
Forbes Research,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Trump isn’t satisfied with some of the draft agreements on trade, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on ABC News Sunday.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Miranda had been dreading Joy’s reaction — that this could be too real or heavy for their relationship, which has been fun and, well, joyous.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
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In all, Chen and Bueckers are three months and a world away from that joyous night at the national championship game.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyful. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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