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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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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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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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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
Studies consistently show that happy team members are more productive—and of course happiness is a personal, human quality.
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Meridith Alexander, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
However, the article notes this training will likely be easier for happy chasers because dogs who are angry or fearful bee-chasers have stronger emotions to overcome.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Who else was hoping for a happier outcome for the two of them?
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
In the finale, Michael’s visit is a surprise to everyone, having been arranged by Jim (John Krasinski) to make Dwight happy on his wedding day.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Meridith Alexander, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
However, the article notes this training will likely be easier for happy chasers because dogs who are angry or fearful bee-chasers have stronger emotions to overcome.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Who else was hoping for a happier outcome for the two of them?
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
In the finale, Michael’s visit is a surprise to everyone, having been arranged by Jim (John Krasinski) to make Dwight happy on his wedding day.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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For us and for other animals, however, there’s a second fortunate result: Oxygen.Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dyson wrote in the op-ed that while the company was fortunate enough to have £140 million to invest in improving farming infrastructure, few other farmers had that kind of financial success.BYPrarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
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Of course, ProPublica reporters would be delighted to receive any and all leaks sources can share about the transition.Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2024
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Despite not initially recognizing them, Oakley soon grew delighted and jumped all over them.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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If engineers understand customer needs and make customers feel understood, then customers are satisfied, even if the solution takes longer than expected.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Our floor-through apartment on Bond Street is my luckiest business decision and my only retirement fund.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Moon is in your sign dancing beautifully with lucky Jupiter, which is good for business.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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While targeting the hospitality sector with the new collection, Moses said her wallpaper designs are suitable for restaurants, hospitals, office buildings and other commercial spaces.David Moin, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Authorities framed the killings as the work of a jealous and enraged lover who became obsessed with Maria Tran while the two had an affair in the months leading up to the shooting.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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For so long, the art world has been quite conservative and obsessed in its categorization: an art fair has to look like this, a gallery has to be run like that.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Returning to school as quickly as possible, with appropriate support, and getting light exercise that doesn’t pose a head injury risk are important first steps in concussion recovery, and in line with the latest research.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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But while the 118 is able to save both Celeste and her mother-in-law’s final resting place, a smug Trent trips and drops the vase, an appropriate punchline to a very silly cold open.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Although dissenters are worried about the cost, the climate change crisis harms everyone, even those who don’t live in a region that is at risk of wildfires.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Authorities are worried about other health problems in the aftermath of the deadliest natural disaster in Spain’s recent history.Hernán Muñoz and Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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