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
Stillcustomers new and old might be happy about it.
—
Sarah BlaskovichDallas Morning News23 Feb. 2026
The happy ending didn't stop there.
—Cbs Chicago TeamCBS News23 Feb. 2026
Johnson would end the Games on a happy note after her boyfriend proposed at the base of the giant slalom competition.
—Andrew GreifNBC news23 Feb. 2026
Raines adds that The Salvation Army is always happy to receive fall and winter items as well.
—Asia London PalombaThe Spruce23 Feb. 2026
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Sarah BlaskovichDallas Morning News23 Feb. 2026
The happy ending didn't stop there.
—Cbs Chicago TeamCBS News23 Feb. 2026
Johnson would end the Games on a happy note after her boyfriend proposed at the base of the giant slalom competition.
—Andrew GreifNBC news23 Feb. 2026
Raines adds that The Salvation Army is always happy to receive fall and winter items as well.
—Asia London PalombaThe Spruce23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
Adjective
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By all accountsthe two-year-old was friendlysocialand thoroughly delighted to be surrounded by so many new people.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Early childhood advocates were delighted when he was sworn into office seven years agohis arms around his scene-stealing 2-year-old son.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to the Mega Millions gameonly 28 out of the 45 states that participate in the lottery have been lucky enough to win the jackpot.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The luckiest among us endure these quotidian absurdities indirectlyvia news stories and social media feedstheir consequences delayed until sometime in the future.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Look for options that are low in carbshigh in fiberand provide protein or healthy fats to avoid spikes and keep you satisfied.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Brown was far from satisfied with the apology.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Students are also learning about the farm-to-table movement by selling the harvest to local eateries and public service by donating mushrooms to a nearby soup kitchen and serving meals to the less fortunate.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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But even those fortunate few pay a steep price.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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The man is facing a charge of grossly negligent homicidewith state prosecutors in Innsbruck accusing him of making multiple errorsincluding seeking help too late and not carrying suitable equipment.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Hardie Board is available in a range of sincluding options suitable for historic homes.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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And in a show where everybody’s so obsessed with their work life and trying to define themselves by their work lifeKwabena isn’t trying to do that.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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And who better to perform it than holiday and cover song royaltyKelly Clarksonwho was so obsessed with the song that Cher brought her on to do the remix with her.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
2 Feb. 2026
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Those that fear dust mites and other allergens will be pleased to know this $40 pick from Quince impersonates hotel luxury pillows without the goose down or the price point.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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Coach Kyle Shanahan was among those none too pleased when the NFL repeatedly scheduling the 49ers to play on short rest late last seasonincluding Saturday games against the eventual champion Seahawks in both the regular-season finale and the divisional-round playoffs.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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While it couldtheoreticallybe used in things like phonessuch batteries have lower energy densities and may not be appropriate in the long run.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some researchers question whether addiction is the appropriate term to describe heavy use of social mediaarguing that a person must be experiencing identifiable symptoms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com ThesaurusMerriam-Websterhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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