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[joi-uhs] / ˈdʒɔɪ əs /


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Some families may have traditional funerals, while others might opt for a “celebration of life,” which can be a joyous event with music and visuals.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The birth of his son, Bodhi, should have been a joyous event.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The title parade around the city was predictably joyous, with red plumes of smoke engulfing the famous Liver Birds at the Pier Head.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

But Rolling Stone was more positive, saying parts of his new material are "confident" and "joyous".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I had by that time lived with dogs, run with dogs, camped with dogs, for literally thousands and thousands of joyous and not a little educational miles.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen




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