jocundity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jocundity
Noun
  • Trump and Vance, in one fell swoop, managed to embolden our adversaries (not just Russia — all of them watched this spectacle with glee) and alienate our staunch European allies.
    Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2025
  • An emotional dela Fuente cried tears of joy while Ho and other Mills players jumped with glee at halfcourt.
    Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • As the camera panned to Brown, also clad in the glasses, the audience let out a few whoops and cheers.
    Michelle McGahan, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • No need to wait on this one, studios or streamers: This played in the heartland to rolling laughs, tears and cheers tonight.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Since announcing her move, she’s been documenting her efforts to immerse herself in Ireland’s festivities, including at the national St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, which is attended by roughly 500,000 people, according to the Associated Press.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Eustis Mayor Willie Hawkins will open the festivities with the reading of a proclamation in front of the school, followed by historical tours, performances, games, food, music and art.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Jocundity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jocundity. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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