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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
Across genres, films about suburban life present it as an apparatus that saps its adult inhabitants of agency, and therefore happiness.
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Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
Money Focus Money focused individuals often believe money is the key to happiness and a solution to life’s problems but also that no amount of money is enough, according to Klontz’ framework.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Perhaps that’s why Swedes consistently rank near the top of happiness indexes: Here, there are plenty of options to leave the world behind and surround yourself with the healing properties of water.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 19 May 2025
The perfect smile can be the key to self-esteem, to happiness, to personal connection.
—Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
Money Focus Money focused individuals often believe money is the key to happiness and a solution to life’s problems but also that no amount of money is enough, according to Klontz’ framework.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Perhaps that’s why Swedes consistently rank near the top of happiness indexes: Here, there are plenty of options to leave the world behind and surround yourself with the healing properties of water.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 19 May 2025
The perfect smile can be the key to self-esteem, to happiness, to personal connection.
—Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
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The others — Moira, Rita, and Luke, especially — are able to find joy in repelling Gilead from Boston.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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The activities that bring them joy in fifth grade may all get thrown out the window by eighth grade.—
Deborah Farmer Kris,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Cats are believed to purr for various reasons, from expressive contentment and self-soothing to even helping promote bone regeneration and heal fractures.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Even on the more tiring days, there’s still a sense of contentment.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Korean defender Kim, in particular, struggled with fitness issues that directly impacted his form.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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This trending workout burns fat without intense exercise, according to fitness experts.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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The expectation is the surrounding bliss will inspire her.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 May 2025
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Then, drift off into bliss during a reinvigorating Imperial Relaxing Massage, delivered on a heated bed.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Casper's screenwriters, Deanna Oliver and Sherri Stoner, told EW in 1995 that executive producer Steven Spielberg wanted this tone to help broaden the enjoyment for both child and adult moviegoers.—
Steve Daly,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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How much of our enjoyment comes from knowing that a great big movie star was putting his life on the line for ... a movie?—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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That guidance similarly discourages blanket exclusions and encourages individualized assessments that consider the nature of the offense, its recency, and its relevance to the job.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Their satisfaction often stems not just from external success but from crafting careers that resonate with their values and beliefs.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Success is not black and white; each situation brings challenges and satisfaction, and there is no absolute success or failure.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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An Internet where a World ID is required to access most services might impede the usefulness of the agents that OpenAI and others are developing.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 May 2025
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These settings are ideal for astrophotography, while the overall focal range further increases its usefulness when shooting a variety of night sky compositions.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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