as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
a joyous crowd eagerly awaiting the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve
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Recent Examples of joyous
Like everyone else driving around Little Havana Monday afternoon, Marlins starting pitcher Tyler Phillips was taken aback by the joyous energy of Scotland’s Tartan Army as 8,000 of their kilt-wearing, fun-loving fans made their way to loanDepot park for the Marlins game against the Texas Rangers.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
In Englewood, their Juneteenth celebrations were joyous and lively but the true meaning of the holiday was never far from top of mind.
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Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
His sets were joyous and collaborative.
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Linnea Wicklund,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Here in North Carolina, the Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup on Sunday, the day after the Knicks victory, but there were only joyous celebrations in the streets, no violence.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
In Englewood, their Juneteenth celebrations were joyous and lively but the true meaning of the holiday was never far from top of mind.
—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
His sets were joyous and collaborative.
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Linnea Wicklund,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Here in North Carolina, the Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup on Sunday, the day after the Knicks victory, but there were only joyous celebrations in the streets, no violence.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
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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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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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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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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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Part of Black history is innovation in the face of oppression and a determination to create safe, inclusive, and joyful spaces for ourselves and for everyone.
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Would society trend toward debilitating mass unemployment or the joyful end of work?
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The One&Only’s prime location in the V&A Waterfront offers the best of both worlds - close enough to all the attractions of the Waterfront as well as the city, but still envelops you in a blissful bubble of privacy like only a resort hotel can.
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Everyone gets a happy ending, from Richie’s first flight to Tina’s promotion to Marcus’ resolution with his dad to Ebra’s franchise plan to Natalie’s blissful work-life balance.
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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