1
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
This endless, headlong energy can produce a caffeinated buzz that rises to the brain on little prickling bubbles of enjoyment.
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
That collection of feelings is called anhedonia—basically a loss of enjoyment.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 6 Apr. 2025
The show was short-lived, but there was true porcine enjoyment in watching this beloved Muppet get her own talk show.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The focus should be on enjoyment and how wine brings people together.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
That collection of feelings is called anhedonia—basically a loss of enjoyment.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 6 Apr. 2025
The show was short-lived, but there was true porcine enjoyment in watching this beloved Muppet get her own talk show.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The focus should be on enjoyment and how wine brings people together.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
Noun
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While his match against Gunther is not slated to headline either night of the grandest stage of them all, Uso has expressed his contentment with the high-profile nature of the bout, recognizing it as the biggest singles match of his career, set to take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Its offerings reflect the country’s architectural ethos, where clean lines and natural materials create harmonious living spaces that foster well-being and contentment.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Mixed in with small pleasures and petty disputes with her older sister are true feats of survival and bravery.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
2 May 2025
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Build a daily rhythm that prioritizes peace, rest, nourishment, and pleasure.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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Feeling fulfilled and having a sense of purpose is critical for job satisfaction and mental health overall.—
Rachel Pacheco,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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As medical tourism hubs adopt robotics, international patients gain access to advanced surgeries at lower costs, contributing to a 50 percent reduction in hospital stays, proven cost efficiency and patient satisfaction rates climbing to 92 percent.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Small changes in your behavior and surroundings can set you on course for happiness.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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In the workplace, this includes happiness but goes beyond it to encompass purpose, resilience, energy, belonging, continuous learning, and strong relationships.—
Amy Blankson,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Since 2020, content creator Remi Bader had accumulated millions of TikTok followers by offering her opinions on the fits of popular clothing brands as a plus-size woman.—
Jess Rauchberg,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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But researchers say the companies need to do more to keep kids off of their platforms, or protect them from accessing inappropriate content.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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Soon after, the presenters of the best music honor briefly broke into song to the delight of the audience.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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To the delight of divers, the site is expected to be located about 10 miles off the coast of Destin in the Florida Panhandle, with the 1,000-foot-long vessel’s top decks resting 60 feet below the surface—accessible to both beginner and advanced divers.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
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The boys played together… and every time it’s been a joy and complete pleasure, and kind of like going home.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
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And somehow Dave always managed to crack a joke and lift the mood and remind me and himself that joy still exists in the hardest moments.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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