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Recent Examples of joyfulness
Beyond the absurdly catchy music and the rom-com story, part of the show’s joyfulness comes from its colorful costumes and beachy aesthetic.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
From beginning to end, there’s a joyfulness and a boyish innocence to IOI’s new iteration of the character, which surprised me.
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Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The joyfulness of Mario could easily be taken for granted, but remember, this is a character that’s prevailed for generations.
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Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
When senior center Serah Williams transferred in from Wisconsin at the start of this season, that joyfulness was the thing that surprised her the most about UConn.
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Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
And his knockout debut men’s show in June, provoked roaring applause from attendees for its earnest joyfulness.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
Her stepfather, Desmond Peters, said Armstrong was a beloved mother, sister and daughter whose innate joyfulness lifted up those around her.
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Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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.
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Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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.
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Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
From beginning to end, there’s a joyfulness and a boyish innocence to IOI’s new iteration of the character, which surprised me.
—
Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The joyfulness of Mario could easily be taken for granted, but remember, this is a character that’s prevailed for generations.
—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
When senior center Serah Williams transferred in from Wisconsin at the start of this season, that joyfulness was the thing that surprised her the most about UConn.
—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
And his knockout debut men’s show in June, provoked roaring applause from attendees for its earnest joyfulness.
—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
Her stepfather, Desmond Peters, said Armstrong was a beloved mother, sister and daughter whose innate joyfulness lifted up those around her.
—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyfulness
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How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?
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Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.
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And in a place where celebrity passersby and visiting monarchs typically get the same collective shrug, a certain exuberance appeared.
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The Slovenian is a rider in his prime, whose sole previous weaknesses — the heat and a touch of youthful tactical exuberance — have been virtually eradicated from his performances.
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The feat sparked scenes of jubilation in Doha, which our colleague Matias Grez was lucky enough to experience.
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That national outpouring of jubilation commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
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But do all this with the knowledge of what brings you contentment—and start charting your course now.
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Barefoot in jeans and a T-shirt, the rock legend is the picture of contentment as waves ripple through the pool behind him from a breeze off the Atlantic.
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The finale is an ambiguous mix of jollity and agitation, with a piccolo shrieking above a militant march.
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Winston Peacock’s Ghost of Christmas Present is especially winning with decidedly John Belushi-esque jollity.
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Throughout the visit, much of which could happen during a spring snowstorm, Denver city leaders will attempt to demonstrate the city’s logistical, financial and merriment potential.
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Their laughs and chatter fill the countryside and one another’s hearts, the merriment binding them all together like caterpillars in one big cocoon.
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Transforming unused outdoor areas creates functional spaces for relaxation and enjoyment.
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While enjoyment often leads globally, its source is the work itself, not entertainment.
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Anchoring all this is Fiomona’s open-hearted and entertaining performance, deftly moving between emotionally heavy dramatic scenes and others full of gaiety.
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The night carried a distinctly American blend of violence and gaiety.
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“Joyfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyfulness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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