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
Poltz’s one-man concerts are joyous affairs that celebrate music’s power to uplift, entertain and unify.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
In that moment, all the troubles that Springsteen and the audience had commiserated over during the first third of the concert evaporated into a place of uninhibited, joyous nostalgia.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The celebration extended into the joyous locker room after the Flyers took a 3-0 series lead.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Per tradition, the event kicks off at noon Friday with One Dance, a joyous participatory group dance put on by dance group Rhythm & Motion at Jessie Square, on Mission Street, between 3rd and 4th streets in San Francisco.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
In that moment, all the troubles that Springsteen and the audience had commiserated over during the first third of the concert evaporated into a place of uninhibited, joyous nostalgia.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The celebration extended into the joyous locker room after the Flyers took a 3-0 series lead.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Per tradition, the event kicks off at noon Friday with One Dance, a joyous participatory group dance put on by dance group Rhythm & Motion at Jessie Square, on Mission Street, between 3rd and 4th streets in San Francisco.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
Adjective
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Aaron Goldenthal said the family business is thankful for its customers.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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At the time, many voters were extremely thankful that their governor had rejected costly federal overreach into Florida that would have destroyed the state economy while failing to effectively prevent the spread of the coronavirus.—
Thomas C. Shank,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Archaeologist Franca Cibecchini is delighted the water is so clear.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Trump, of course, accepted and delighted last year in a second go-around of the trappings of royalty.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But not all Republicans were pleased.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Not everyone, though, is pleased.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That music was one of the only ways to communicate with his mom and formed the soundtrack to the mother and son’s happiest moments.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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For me, a happy ending would be Rue finally being free of all of her past mistakes that have led to her current situation.—
Zoë Haylock,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But on Saturday, with the college basketball world stressed over the transfer portal and UConn fans, in particular, waiting on similar big decisions from their own stars, Karaban was glad to know his next steps.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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Jaia Peabody is glad to be a part of the mission.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Denver may not be satisfied making just one selection between the second and third rounds tonight.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both sides appeared satisfied after the vote.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In that derelict playground, Lucy reminisces about her hippie youth, then spins in joyful abandon on a rusty carrousel.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Spring clearly has Reese Witherspoon in a joyful mood.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And while multiple trips to the beach are certainly warranted, there’s nothing quite like a blissful, nostalgia-inducing weekend on the lake—paddleboarding, jumping off the dock, grilling outside, and enjoying time with friends and family.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Rent a canoe or kayak and bask in the blissful quiet of the wilderness.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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