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
Externally, some have mocked the joyous nature of Newcastle fans’ celebrations — failing to try to comprehend just why this means so much to those of a black-and-white-striped persuasion — and their post-victory team photos have also been derided.
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Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
While the couple has shared an abundance of joyous moments over the course of their 16 years together, in recent years Emma has been open about their family's journey in navigating Bruce's diagnosis of aphasia that has since progressed into frontotemporal dementia.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Kenneth Branagh’s vivacious and clever Cinderella (2015), Bill Condon’s joyous, gonzo Beauty and the Beast (2017), Rob Marshall’s practically perfect Mary Poppins Returns (2018): all of these films stand proudly on the shoulders of their predecessors rather than noisily trying to improve upon them.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
The event will also include silent and live auctions, delicious food and drink, and joyous community, according to a news release.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
While the couple has shared an abundance of joyous moments over the course of their 16 years together, in recent years Emma has been open about their family's journey in navigating Bruce's diagnosis of aphasia that has since progressed into frontotemporal dementia.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Kenneth Branagh’s vivacious and clever Cinderella (2015), Bill Condon’s joyous, gonzo Beauty and the Beast (2017), Rob Marshall’s practically perfect Mary Poppins Returns (2018): all of these films stand proudly on the shoulders of their predecessors rather than noisily trying to improve upon them.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
The event will also include silent and live auctions, delicious food and drink, and joyous community, according to a news release.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
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Future you—the one who’s trying to get dinner on the table for your party of nine—will be thankful.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Rubio told the minister to be thankful that the Russians are not standing on the Polish border right now.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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When Trump won the GOP nomination, these planners (many of whom were former Trump staffers, appointees or admirers) were delighted.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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In October 2023, CNN met Quigley’s two middle-school-age daughters, who seemed delighted to spend time with her.—
Kate Bolduan,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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The movie debuts on May 23 and if its profits compensate for Snow White's loss then Disney may get its happy ending after all.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The famous 'happy Woody stretches' started becoming a daily thing.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Many Americans were glad when the burn-the-place to the ground tea partiers entered Congress and simply refused to compromise.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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After the Blues finish off a 6-1 win, Donovan and Burleson are glad to have a chance to enjoy themselves before turning their attention back to the Cardinals and Opening Day.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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This may explain why 91% of workers with a mentor report being satisfied with their jobs.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Stories of appeasement remind us that some people may never be satisfied—no matter how much one gives into them.—
Michael S. Roth,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Keep reading for the recipe, plus a few more joyful things to slot into your month.—
Olivia Quintana,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Victory is a joyful, adorable, and sweet little boy.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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At a blissful 93 minutes long, Black Bag keeps audiences happily guessing before dropping its final reveals.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Post-nuptials, spend a blissful weekend canoeing and kayaking on the lake, or exploring the local forests on a hike.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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