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as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
her happiness was complete when she got her very own house
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as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
finally found true happiness as a doctor in a poor rural area
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as in fitness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the striking happiness of the phrase "fatal attraction" as the title for an erotic thriller
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Recent Examples of happiness
While this look in particular favored the ultra glowy, radiant, and colorful aesthetic (evoking happiness per its name), his sentiments across all looks still stand.
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Cierra Black, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
My favorite comments are the ones where people can see the happiness and craziness of growing a family in the images.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Yellow: Stemming from your solar plexus, yellow is about your intelligence, joy, and happiness.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
In a close-up, her weary face begins to light up with happiness, a hope that this is only temporary, and she’ll be reunited with her mother soon.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for happiness
Cierra Black, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
My favorite comments are the ones where people can see the happiness and craziness of growing a family in the images.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
By Emma Specter Wellness 5 Daily Activities That Lower Cortisol, No Meditation Required
By Ana Morales
Opinion
The 24 Best Feel-Good Movies to Rewatch Now
By Emma Specter
Yellow: Stemming from your solar plexus, yellow is about your intelligence, joy, and happiness.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
In a close-up, her weary face begins to light up with happiness, a hope that this is only temporary, and she’ll be reunited with her mother soon.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for happiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
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And somehow Dave always managed to crack a joke and lift the mood and remind me and himself that joy still exists in the hardest moments.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Overall, expanding her family has brought her more joy than ever.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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What could be more welcome or promising in any era than a beneficial natural product that facilitates focus and concentration, even while inducing a subtle sense of contentment and well-being?—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Harvard Study of Adult Development —the longest-running happiness study in the world—found that the quality of your relationships is the clearest predictor of long-term contentment and health.—
Greg Orme,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Regardless, that doesn’t stop many doctors, fitness professionals, and physical therapists from recommending Epsom salts in the treatment of muscle pain and fatigue.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Store your gardening tools, cushions, fitness equipment, toys and other items in the interior.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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After three seasons of Netflix's dating documentary series centered on singles across the autism spectrum, fan favorites Abby Romeo and David Isaacman have some company in romantic bliss.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Spoiler alert … anxiety will soon challenge our peaceful bliss, because where there are blooms and fresh new foliage, there will be pests.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pettit's return to Earth is a bit of a bummer for space fans, who will soon be deprived of a source of enjoyment.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Under the Organic Act of 1916, NPS employees are to protect the nation’s parks and monuments while also providing for public enjoyment now and for future generations.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside Online,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Both brands of course are staples of Hollywood fashion, outfitting stars on red carpets, debuting new pieces at fashion shows and leveraging the fame and fortune of the entertainment business to propel their own cultural relevance around the globe.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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His arrival sent shockwaves through collegiate sports, bringing unprecedented attention to a program that had struggled for relevance.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Much in the way tiny things make our brains feel in control and organized, vacuuming my car brings me that sense of satisfaction and power over one of the messy aspects of my life.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Polk County prosecutors argued otherwise, and proved their case to the satisfaction of a jury, which convicted Johnson on April 9 of first-degree murder for Loffredo's death.—
William Morris,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Every business of every size needs to analyze and assess the validity and usefulness of its processes at least every two years.—
Brenda Abdilla,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Labor—the activity of turning nonhuman nature into human usefulness—lies at the heart of all societies.—
Benjamin Kunkel,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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