1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasuresatisfactionor delight
made bread for the first time and was happy with the tasty result
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2
as in lucky
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
a happy discoveryfinding the letter that would prove her innocence
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as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
has been much happier ever since she moved
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as in fortunate
having good luck
the happy person who is both appreciated and rewarded for all his hard work
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
the wine was a happy complement to such a fine meal
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as in obsessed
having extreme or relentless concern
poll-happy pundits just care about which political candidate is winningand never about the issues
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Recent Examples of happy
As 13-personnel began to be fully incorporated into the offenseStafford was happy to go to any of the four.
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Adam GrosbardOc Register8 Jan. 2026
Keep these tips in mind for happier spider plants.
—Michelle MastroMartha Stewart8 Jan. 2026
Our kids are increasingly more anxiousaddictedless freeand less happy because so much of their lives are lived online.
—Sacramento Bee StaffSacbee.com8 Jan. 2026
The film starring Kate Hudson and High Jackman brought back happy memories of Moore's Diamond-loving former husband Bruce Willis.
—Bryan AlexanderUSA Today8 Jan. 2026
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Adam GrosbardOc Register8 Jan. 2026
Keep these tips in mind for happier spider plants.
—Michelle MastroMartha Stewart8 Jan. 2026
Our kids are increasingly more anxiousaddictedless freeand less happy because so much of their lives are lived online.
—Sacramento Bee StaffSacbee.com8 Jan. 2026
The film starring Kate Hudson and High Jackman brought back happy memories of Moore's Diamond-loving former husband Bruce Willis.
—Bryan AlexanderUSA Today8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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The small-market Brewers delighted in knocking out the Cubs from the playoffs this past falleven posing with an L flag that a fan brought into the ballpark.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The tired hosts will be delighted.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Venezuela dictator Nicolas Maduro is a lucky man.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The red carpet has wrappedthe awards have been bestowed to the lucky fewand the acceptance speeches have been given.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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Bilandic later apologized for his mishandling of the snow removalbut Chicago residents — and voters — weren’t satisfied.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The biggest responsibility now is probably keeping all 26 players satisfied with their role on the team.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Ahmad Moten was fortunate not to be called for what was clearly a late hit.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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At this pointchalk it up to a bad deal all around that Bryant was fortunate to come out the other side of in fairly good shape.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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With Dish Soap A mix of dish soap and water is more suitable for finished wood.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Select the Right Temperature Setting Most seed starting mats are relatively simple devices that use minimal electricity to raise soil temperatures by 5°F to 20°F above the ambient room temperaturewhich is suitable for most plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Isaia Huron’s Concubiana is truly a masterpieceand I haven’t been so obsessed with a project from start to finish since Steve Lacy’s Gemini Rights.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
29 Dec. 2025
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The filmabout a novelist who is kidnapped by an obsessed fanstars James Caan and Kathy Bateswho won an Academy Award for her performance.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
21 Dec. 2025
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The Canadian was pleasedthough not surprised with his game despite this being the first event of the year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
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Potential media partnersinvestorsclub owners and fans are excitedof coursebut not all are pleased by the looming presence of NBA commissioner Adam Silver and most of his top lieutenants in Berlin and London over the next several days.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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The result is a chicvacation-appropriate alternative that travels beautifully.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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This is not meant to provide Nix with an excusebut an appropriate frame of reference.—
Troy Renck The Denver Post,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com ThesaurusMerriam-Websterhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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