1
as in to savor
to take pleasure in
TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen
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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
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Recent Examples of enjoy
Music and movies always have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship.
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the wealthiest Americans enjoy Trump’s tax cuts, which are creating massive deficits as our national debt skyrockets.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Otherwise, your best bet is to just enjoy your time on the property, which is situated off the main road and behind a residential area.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
While the couple initially set out to enjoy the scenery, the situation quickly became more intense.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the wealthiest Americans enjoy Trump’s tax cuts, which are creating massive deficits as our national debt skyrockets.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Otherwise, your best bet is to just enjoy your time on the property, which is situated off the main road and behind a residential area.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
While the couple initially set out to enjoy the scenery, the situation quickly became more intense.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
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These recipes are perfect for slowing down and taking the time to savor all the joys of cooking, and this list includes recipes that are especially fragrant, comforting, and memorable.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fans should savour the glamour of intercontinental trips, however, as, barring a minor miracle, Spurs’ fixture list will be significantly less glitzy next term.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Boston's David Pastrnak had an assist on Lindholm's goal to extend his scoring streak to four games, with four goals and four assists in that span.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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While past studies have shown that dairy products may have a protective effect against dementia, how specific dairy products affect cognitive health remains unclear.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Although honestly, love Tim Hortons, love Montreal, no offense to my Canadian friends.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Changing course Formula E management and drivers would love returning to downtown Miami, where the series raced in 2015.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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And there are places like Glam Doll donuts, a small, hip, independent donut place owned and run by two women, from which the video a lot of people have been seeing was filmed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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By owning the payment rails, Papaya could reverse-engineer payroll around certainty by designing systems backward from the pay date.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Your goal is not to be liked by everyone.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ridley likes to create the base by blending different shades of cream and brown polish with a gradient brush (a thin nail brush with spiky bristles) to create the fur-like look and texture.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
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Rhiyo retained with help from Stephanie Vaquer.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Hunting lions can contribute to the animals retaining a natural fear of humans and dogs.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Trump knows that well and clearly relishes the inauthentic.—
James Warren,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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But after more than two decades relishing his role as the gleeful contrarian, the persona has now become more true character than occasional outlandish caricature.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Again, the intention behind his decision to flip the puck deep and go for a change was impeccable, but there was another option there that might have allowed the Canadiens to possess the puck a bit longer.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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And doing so requires the resources, technology and expertise that many institutions do not possess.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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