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joy

[joi] / dʒɔɪ /


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"This might actually be the best day of my life," said 24-year-old Bash through tears of joy.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

The sheer joy of watching Stewart’s comic turns in shows like “Extras” or hearing his voice in ludicrous contexts was magnified by the majesty he lent to his dramatic work.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

“You have to decide for yourself if the joy of skiing is worth the risks of injuries you might sustain,” says Factora.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Animation, home of the “Looney Tunes” franchise, honored Bauza in a statement, writing that he “brought joy and laughter to millions around the world.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

I jog the final few yards to where Emma is gazing at Lily whooping with joy inside the castle.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Los Javis use the stories to tell the tale of a brutal war that divided Spain and left deep scars, and the story of the joys and hardships of ordinary men turned into soldiers.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

Don’t get me wrong, “Colin” is one of the joys of our lives, but it takes a lot out of us even though it’s highly collaborative.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Dame Prue Leith is celebrating her perceived joys of the golden years as she prepares to discuss "Growing Old Disgracefully" with fellow authors Gyles Brandreth and Kathy Lette.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Given the phrase’s innate poeticism, it’s often used by scholars, authors, casanovas and perhaps overly didactic filmmakers to convey the fleeting intensity of life’s most burning joys.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

I did not want you forced to mask your joys and bind your eyes.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates


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