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joyful

[joi-fuhl] / ˈdʒɔɪ fəl /


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"Now our fight for a healthier, safer, more affordable, and more joyful Los Angeles continues," she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“While the existing residence carries undeniable charm, character, and a joyful spirit that mirrors Simmons’ distinctive personality, the true value lies in the land itself,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Most of the works here are joyful, but we also see the artists working in their most serious modes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Are they not joyful or grounding enough to be worthy of enjoyment?

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Standing there in the dark with the music running through me, propped up by a thousand other bodies, I disappeared into the greater, wilder, more joyful whole flooding the Palace, the perfect place to be.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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