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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
the opportunity for travel was one of the major delights of the couple's golden years
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as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
with his great sense of humor and bubbly personality, he is a delight to be around
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as in pleasure
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
we were filled with delight at the sight of everyone in the family together at last for the holidays
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as in to joy
to feel or express joy or triumph
I delighted at the sight of my old schoolyard tormentor standing behind the fast-food counter, asking customers if they wanted fries
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as in to please
to give satisfaction to
the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words
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Recent Examples of delight
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
To the delight of those lawmakers and their families and friends watching, King Charles added his own flourishes, and most observers who hadn’t heard many of his speeches before were impressed by his combination of wisdom with wit.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The rise of Bernie Sanders’ preferred Senate candidate in Michigan is frustrating moderates, delighting progressives, and testing the sway of Democratic leaders in a race that will likely determine the party’s shot at a Senate majority.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The Knicks shot 18-of-26 in the first quarter — much to the delight of a rowdy, sizable contingent of New York fans that made its presence felt more and more as the game got out of hand.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
To the delight of those lawmakers and their families and friends watching, King Charles added his own flourishes, and most observers who hadn’t heard many of his speeches before were impressed by his combination of wisdom with wit.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Verb
New romance or fun, unexpected outings will delight.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The rise of Bernie Sanders’ preferred Senate candidate in Michigan is frustrating moderates, delighting progressives, and testing the sway of Democratic leaders in a race that will likely determine the party’s shot at a Senate majority.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
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James saw him one day and was drawn to help kids in similar situations realize their joy.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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As my sunken heart leapt up, my limbs warmed with joy and relief.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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In addition to founding CNN, the first 24-hour cable news network, Turner launched multiple TV and entertainment brands -- including Cartoon Network, TNT and Turner Classic Movies.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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The company’s entertainment streaming operation posted an 88% leap in operating income, reaching $582 million.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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The Santa Fe burrito is a genuine pleasure—more restrained, built on a smaller scale, with green chile doing the complex, vegetal, low-burning work that other versions might leave to salsa—though, again, the tortilla serves its contents, rather than the hosannas going the other way.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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This is about pleasure that’s honest and yours to indulge.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Four years later, Nyquist triumphed as the 2-1 favorite.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Aston Villa, European Cup winners in 1982, and Nottingham Forest, who had triumphed in the same competition in 1979 and 1980, meet in the first leg of a Europa League semi-final at the City Ground tonight (Thursday) before the return leg at Villa Park next week.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The legal flimsiness of the indictment indicates just how far Blanche’s DOJ is willing to go to please the president.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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ChatGPT feels a little eager to please.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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In other snaps Hough shared, she was seen wearing several different swimsuits while enjoying some fun under the sun.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Stripes have been a recurring theme in some Milan collections and Tamburini’s take on the motif was eye-catching and fun.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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But one theme of this record, as well as love and contentment, was about a reckoning with ambition.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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Despite their questionable politics, something about the Millers’ wholesome, Christian contentment strikes a chord with Rue.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the global memory crisis has worsened, forcing tech giants to pay up for the capacity needed to satisfy their data center ambitions.—
Jordan Novet,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The tense drama satisfies history lovers and weather nerds.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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