as in delights
a source of great satisfaction
my car is my pride and joy
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as in triumphs
to feel or express joy or triumph
the whole town is joying in the fact that its oldest church has been restored to its Victorian splendor
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Recent Examples of joys
Eric Adler
april 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
This Poway Onstage production shares challenges, joys and chaos with warmth, humor and honesty.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Mathematics can explain why This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Lane was gifted with that kind of face and personality, too, replete with diagonal eyebrows that join his cheekbones in a quizzical demeanor that, throughout his career, has signaled the joys of life.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
What have been some of the joys of getting to know these astronauts who are the farthest anyone’s ever been from Earth?
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
There is romance, a lot of golf lore and history, familial woes and joys, and a world fashioned with wit and written with style.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular, fantastical lands, and through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learns to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Jellicle Ball joins that lineage, inviting its audience to experience the joys of the Black and Latino ball scene while venerating its bittersweet roots.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Ricardo Reis, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The supermodel, 71, snapped a mirror selfie in a black bikini while soaking up the sun — and joys!
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
They were tasked with returning the October joys that José Bautista, Edwin Encarnación and Josh Donaldson brought before them.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
For those willing to learn and put in the time, to offer a home for a homeless pig, Houk said, the joys can be great.
—Eric Adler
april 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
This Poway Onstage production shares challenges, joys and chaos with warmth, humor and honesty.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Mathematics can explain why This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Lane was gifted with that kind of face and personality, too, replete with diagonal eyebrows that join his cheekbones in a quizzical demeanor that, throughout his career, has signaled the joys of life.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
What have been some of the joys of getting to know these astronauts who are the farthest anyone’s ever been from Earth?
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
There is romance, a lot of golf lore and history, familial woes and joys, and a world fashioned with wit and written with style.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular, fantastical lands, and through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learns to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Jellicle Ball joins that lineage, inviting its audience to experience the joys of the Black and Latino ball scene while venerating its bittersweet roots.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
There are no sorrows In our lives Nor joys either.
—Ricardo Reis, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The supermodel, 71, snapped a mirror selfie in a black bikini while soaking up the sun — and joys!
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
They were tasked with returning the October joys that José Bautista, Edwin Encarnación and Josh Donaldson brought before them.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joys
Noun
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And be prepared for something that dazzles, delights and reacquaints you with Rowling’s imaginative variations on a British school experience.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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Caramel layer cakes are known to be finicky, but these tiny delights pack all that flavor without any hassle.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Purchasing a bouquet of flowers from a local shop, farmers market, or grocery store is one of life’s greatest little pleasures.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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What if even those fleeting pleasures were to vanish for good?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Crispy, minty and coated in chocolate, these addictive treats consistently remain the Girl Scouts’ bestseller.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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In general, Bengalis love a meaty indulgence, so treats like fish chops or luchi with chicken curry may also make an appearance.—
Madhushree Basu Roy,
Saveur,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This Bihu is also called Bhogali Bihu and includes feasts to celebrate the bountiful time of the year.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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Metro Diner and Cracker Barrel also provide multi-course feasts featuring ham or turkey.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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