1
as in fortunate
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
a happy discovery, finding the letter that would prove her innocence
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2
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
made bread for the first time and was happy with the tasty result
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3
as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
has been much happier ever since she moved
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as in lucky
having good luck
the happy person who is both appreciated and rewarded for all his hard work
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5
as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
the wine was a happy complement to such a fine meal
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as in obsessed
having extreme or relentless concern
poll-happy pundits just care about which political candidate is winning, and never about the issues
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a happy ending
a happy birthday
a happy marriage
happy memories
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Recent Examples of happy
How did WalletHub determine its findings? To determine the happiest places in America, WalletHub compared 182 of the largest cities in the U.S. across three metrics: emotional and physical well-being, income and unemployment, and community and environment.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
The nationalists ought to be happy that the federal government is retaliating against attacks on U.S. Navy assets.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 17 Mar. 2025
If anything, the boy was just happy to be able to ride the trains and learn all the different stations, with artwork at the Green Line Garfield station and an arch at the Cermak-McCormick station catching his eye.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Dismukes was happy the Viking could persevere during a rough game in the teeth of the playoffs.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
The nationalists ought to be happy that the federal government is retaliating against attacks on U.S. Navy assets.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 17 Mar. 2025
If anything, the boy was just happy to be able to ride the trains and learn all the different stations, with artwork at the Green Line Garfield station and an arch at the Cermak-McCormick station catching his eye.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Dismukes was happy the Viking could persevere during a rough game in the teeth of the playoffs.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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By full time, Arsenal was somewhat fortunate to leave Old Trafford with a point.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Even for those ostensibly fortunate few flecks of pepper, Rooks insists, providing the white world’s seasoning turned out to be a highly uncertain, dangerous endeavor.—
Justin Driver,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2025
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The couple are delighted with the news and are very much looking forward to starting a family together.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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That sleight of hand may have delighted shareholders, but was a major loss for music creators.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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Friends For a Longer Life Studies show that people with friends are happier, healthier, and more satisfied with their lives.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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The poll found that 57% of residents are satisfied with the region’s quality of life, while more than 7 in 10 people are happy with their own neighborhood.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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On Tuesday night, 800 lucky Goose fans snaked they way through the Shed at Hudson Yards to enter a world where music and art fused in a swirling, electric dreamscape.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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With the lucky number five rounding out our present year, does this mean we’re also poised for the debut of some brand new collections?—
Cait Bazemore,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
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That’s because the duo has found much more suitable habitat for the animals than had been previously documented.—
ByRefael Kubersky,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
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Investments in securities entail risk and are not suitable for all investors.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Tyler Hilton shrugged it off when his 5-year-old daughter, Winnie, became obsessed with a series introduced by a nanny.—
Leena Tailor,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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Young then transferred to New York University and became obsessed with the music scene the city had to offer, eventually leaving the school.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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For example, Facebook could allow for appropriate levels of parental oversight of teen accounts while preserving privacy.—
Abdulmalik Alluhidan,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Routine blood work minimizes the chance of nutrient deficiencies and allows for appropriate adjustments to your supplement routine.4 Limit Alcohol The body absorbs alcohol more quickly after bariatric surgery.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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About 47 million people faced an enhanced to moderate severe storm threat from Madison, Wis., to Birmingham, Ala. Forecasters grew increasingly worried that intense thunderstorms farther south will likely bring an even greater tornado threat Saturday.—
Sean Murphy and Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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That’s going to be important because many people are worried about the health of the consumer.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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