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as in hands
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
a scenic walkway along the ocean shore that is intended for the enjoyment of all
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as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
this new video game should provide countless hours of enjoyment
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Recent Examples of enjoyment
Research has linked experiencing and internalizing weight stigma to less motivation and enjoyment of physical activity, less confidence about exercising, and less time spent exercising, Pearl said.
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Being mindful of the weather, staying hydrated, using reef-safe sunscreen and knowing how to identify a rip current are all practical ways to minimize risk while maximizing enjoyment.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Here, Rosenstock explains the enjoyment and challenges of breathing life and taboo fun into someone on the edge of death.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 12 June 2025
The ruling said the city failed to show that the (for-profit) yoga lessons threaten public enjoyment of shoreline parks.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Being mindful of the weather, staying hydrated, using reef-safe sunscreen and knowing how to identify a rip current are all practical ways to minimize risk while maximizing enjoyment.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Here, Rosenstock explains the enjoyment and challenges of breathing life and taboo fun into someone on the edge of death.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 12 June 2025
The ruling said the city failed to show that the (for-profit) yoga lessons threaten public enjoyment of shoreline parks.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
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Many followers find a sense of empowerment, contentment and community in the movement, Taylor says.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Relaxed licking paired with loose body language likely indicates love and contentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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Where to Shop in Saint-Germain-des-Prés Saint-Germain’s retail scene blends practical staples with refined pleasures.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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He’s caught on early to a universal truth, which is that an elevated sheet set is one of life’s finest pleasures.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
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Successful adopters establish clear metrics to gauge AI utilization, employee satisfaction and overall business impact.—
Mike Hyzy,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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It's associated with irritability, guilt, reduced life satisfaction, and depression.—
Juli Fraga,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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Bhutan has become famous for its different approach to governance, which has been admired in the West, for example calculating gross national happiness or mandating that 60% of the country remain forested.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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While Mercury in Leo encourages you to prioritize your happiness on a daily basis, Saturn in Aries brings structure to your finances and sense of security.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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All too familiar with the fixation consumers have on styling a not-so-effortlessly distressed L.L.Bean Boat and Tote is Niko Arredondo, a content creator based out of Phoenix, Ariz.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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And so, this data led to changes in body design in 2022 that saw more than 30 percent more overtakes, much to the delight of F1 fans, no doubt.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Well, consider that, unlike what’s happening in the world at large, the frights and delights inside Viola’s Room are actually fun.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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The Ten of Cups signals joy, connection, and harmony in your personal life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The things that bring us joy come out early in life.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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