1
as in to love
to take pleasure in
TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to have
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of enjoy
Outside of the newsroom, Nunes enjoys taking public transportation, reading and scrolling through Pinterest for design inspiration.
—
Anh Do, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Sphynx cats typically enjoy a lifespan of 13 to 15 years, with some living even longer with proper care, according to Animal Elysium.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Savickas, who was not a lawyer but enjoyed creating mischief, suggested, perhaps tongue-in-cheek, that legislators make laws and should be smart enough to use them professionally.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Disfrutar’s goal was first and foremost, to create a dining experience guests would enjoy, hence the name, which means to enjoy in Spanish.
—Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for enjoy
Anh Do, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Sphynx cats typically enjoy a lifespan of 13 to 15 years, with some living even longer with proper care, according to Animal Elysium.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Savickas, who was not a lawyer but enjoyed creating mischief, suggested, perhaps tongue-in-cheek, that legislators make laws and should be smart enough to use them professionally.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Disfrutar’s goal was first and foremost, to create a dining experience guests would enjoy, hence the name, which means to enjoy in Spanish.
—Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for enjoy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
Verb
-
That’s what it’s supposed to sound like, and these guys are loving every second.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
-
Death row pastor finds honor in loving condemned The Nobel Foundation says 338 candidates have been nominated for the 2025 prize, though the list of nominees won't be made public for 50 years.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
Verb
-
Billy has had an illustrious career over the years.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 May 2025
-
As symbols of Floyd’s place in history have faded, so too have hopes for federal police reform, commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion and American optimism about the future of racial justice.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Verb
-
Celestial Park is an original concept world, which Universal likes to say puts the park back into theme park.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
-
In this case, changes in taste doesn’t mean going from liking sweater vests to going all Boho-chic.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
-
Liberatore owns a rotation-best 2.73 ERA over 10 starts.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
-
Low-income housing in Idaho can be exempt from taxation only if it’s owned and managed by a nonprofit.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
26 May 2025
Verb
-
Playing for a championship is rare, and it should be relished.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
21 May 2025
-
Trash cans spill over with detritus that the coyotes relish.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Verb
-
While the physical manuscripts have returned to China and will go on view at the National Museum of China in July, the Smithsonian will retain digital versions of the documents for further research.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
-
Employers must retain personnel records and ADS data, including inputs, outputs, and data used to develop or customize the system, for at least four years.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
-
Sip and savor local, national and international whiskey brands, and get a 15% discount on food.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
-
Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
Verb
-
The countries each possess about 170 nuclear weapons, according to the think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
-
In addition to their easily identifiable personas, these faces must possess genuine leadership qualities and backgrounds to guide the movement in the right direction.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share