1
as in fortunate
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
a happy discovery, finding the letter that would prove her innocence
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2
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
made bread for the first time and was happy with the tasty result
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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 lucky
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 winning, and never about the issues
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a happy ending
a happy birthday
a happy marriage
happy memories
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Recent Examples of happy
Reputable breeders will be happy to provide you with some.
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Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
On this day in Nashville, Robert Earl Keen was happy.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
From cuddly rodents to happy amphibians to waddling birds, enjoy these delightful animals.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Aaron Cash, one of Quinteros' attorneys, said his client was happy with the judge's decision.
—Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
On this day in Nashville, Robert Earl Keen was happy.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
From cuddly rodents to happy amphibians to waddling birds, enjoy these delightful animals.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Aaron Cash, one of Quinteros' attorneys, said his client was happy with the judge's decision.
—Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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Parkin said the company was fortunate to find a facility in Shelbyville that already fit the size and capabilities needed with only some retooling and minimal construction needed to outfit the building for battery production.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 15 Nov. 2024
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Dyson wrote in the op-ed that while the company was fortunate enough to have £140 million to invest in improving farming infrastructure, few other farmers had that kind of financial success.BYPrarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
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Of course, ProPublica reporters would be delighted to receive any and all leaks sources can share about the transition.Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2024
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Despite not initially recognizing them, Oakley soon grew delighted and jumped all over them.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Authenticity was hot, hot, hot: the Rothschilds who hired Samson had been satisfied with shiny new furniture in the style of the eighteenth century, but the robber barons adding to Asher’s fortune wanted to pad their pedigrees with originals.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Beyond that, assembling posthumous releases can be particularly tricky because the fans demand music yet often aren’t satisfied with what’s delivered.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Our floor-through apartment on Bond Street is my luckiest business decision and my only retirement fund.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Moon is in your sign dancing beautifully with lucky Jupiter, which is good for business.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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While targeting the hospitality sector with the new collection, Moses said her wallpaper designs are suitable for restaurants, hospitals, office buildings and other commercial spaces.David Moin, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Authorities framed the killings as the work of a jealous and enraged lover who became obsessed with Maria Tran while the two had an affair in the months leading up to the shooting.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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For so long, the art world has been quite conservative and obsessed in its categorization: an art fair has to look like this, a gallery has to be run like that.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Returning to school as quickly as possible, with appropriate support, and getting light exercise that doesn’t pose a head injury risk are important first steps in concussion recovery, and in line with the latest research.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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But while the 118 is able to save both Celeste and her mother-in-law’s final resting place, a smug Trent trips and drops the vase, an appropriate punchline to a very silly cold open.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ben Affleck is not worried about AI taking over Hollywood.Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
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At the same time, Democrats hoped that all their voters would be willing to cast their ballot for democracy, not realizing that many working-class Americans, even the liberal ones, are more worried about the economy and inflation.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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