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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
But in her new memoir Free: My Search For Meaning (March 25), Knox writes of letting go of trying to control her narrative — and instead trying her best to give back, embrace happiness and love and even find forgiveness.
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Enjoy the planning, and remember to keep happiness and love at the heart of your celebration, and don’t get too wrapped up in that Instagram-perfect shot.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 21 Mar. 2025
By quantifying happiness, the report ranks countries based on subjective well-being and explores influencing factors, aiming to guide policymakers and promote global well-being.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Stephanie Harrison is the founder of The New Happy, an organization advancing a new philosophy of happiness.
—Stephanie Harrison, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Enjoy the planning, and remember to keep happiness and love at the heart of your celebration, and don’t get too wrapped up in that Instagram-perfect shot.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 21 Mar. 2025
By quantifying happiness, the report ranks countries based on subjective well-being and explores influencing factors, aiming to guide policymakers and promote global well-being.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Stephanie Harrison is the founder of The New Happy, an organization advancing a new philosophy of happiness.
—Stephanie Harrison, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
Noun
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But one that comes from excitement and joy and chasing each other around.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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When friendships are neglected, all the possibilities of friendship—the political possibilities, the possibilities for love, joy, and community—disappear as well.—
Priya Vulchi,
Time,
9 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
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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
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That collection of feelings is called anhedonia—basically a loss of enjoyment.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
6 Apr. 2025
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The show was short-lived, but there was true porcine enjoyment in watching this beloved Muppet get her own talk show.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 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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His tenure was marked by innovation in cloud-first systems and data architecture that elevated operational agility and customer satisfaction.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The other problem is that any satisfaction that comes with this toxic type of purpose is fleeting.—
Dr. Jordan Grumet, Contributor,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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Review your life insurance policies to determine their usefulness.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Left-hander Wandy Peralta’s usefulness also expired after the trade deadline.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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