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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
These women are more than happy to say ghastly things about each other on camera.
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Judy BermanTime5 Nov. 2025
Learn how repotting revives a Christmas cactuswhen to do itand how for a happy holiday plant.
—Karen Brewer GrossmanSouthern Living5 Nov. 2025
There are a lot of happy New Yorkers out there celebrating the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the 2025 mayoral raceand some of them — including Gracie AbramsHalsey and more — are also big-name musicians.
—Hannah DaileyBillboard5 Nov. 2025
Nash said the results showed that Boise voters are happy with the direction the city is headed.
—Idaho Statesman5 Nov. 2025
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Judy BermanTime5 Nov. 2025
Learn how repotting revives a Christmas cactuswhen to do itand how for a happy holiday plant.
—Karen Brewer GrossmanSouthern Living5 Nov. 2025
There are a lot of happy New Yorkers out there celebrating the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the 2025 mayoral raceand some of them — including Gracie AbramsHalsey and more — are also big-name musicians.
—Hannah DaileyBillboard5 Nov. 2025
Nash said the results showed that Boise voters are happy with the direction the city is headed.
—Idaho Statesman5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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The ideaeven nowseems surprising in its simplicityyet genius in its execution — who wouldn’t be delighted to attend a tempura party?—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sister Rita is delighted to see so many people in attendance.—
Esme Nicholson,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Chevron Knitted Chunky Throw Blanket Give the gift of warmth with this ultra-soft chunky throw blanket that’ll wrap the lucky recipient in a luxurious cocoon.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The usual Saturday full of big money Florida Lottery draw games — Cash4LifeFlorida LottoFantasy 5Powerball — came up lucky in a major way for only one player and on the day’s first draw.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Otherssuch as Underdog Fantasyare satisfied with merely hosting someone else’s exchange in their apps and tacking on small trading fees to create revenue.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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What’s in and out of the bipartisan deal drew sharp criticismleaving few senators fully satisfied.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Anyone who isn’t paying enough attention could see five losses after regulation and think the Avalanche has been fortunate to collect some loser points.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Georgia is either extremely fortunate or extremely tough — possibly both — to keep pulling out these close Ws.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Mokum varietya Nantes typeis suitable for container growing since the orange roots are slim and shorter than some of the larger varietiesreaching six-to-eight inches in length.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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During the land use committee hearingcity property agent Tyler Garland said the five parcels are not suitable for multi-family housing and that no city department expressed interest in using them.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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One man who became obsessed with Garfield after his 1880 speech was the eccentric Charles Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen)and the series follows his attempts to get a job in the administration.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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If headlines are any indicationat no point in recent history has the American public been more obsessed with the toilets in their national parks.—
Gloria Liu,
Outside Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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The charismatic auctioneer was clearly pleasedteasing the eager bidder.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Sturmwho has had no illusions about what his team can and can’t dois pleased with the way his players are starting to take to his hybrid zone/man system.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Canada couldn’t be more appropriate to host the first Winter Games.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Always serve pumpkin in moderation and in an amount appropriate for the size of your pet.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com ThesaurusMerriam-Websterhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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