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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
Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025
Tivoli is a true delight: There are restaurants, bars, shops, stages, rollercoasters and even a casino — in short, something for everyone.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Add to that a capable manager — capable of delighting and infuriating the fan base inside of just a few innings.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Harry Richardson has been a delight portraying Larry Russell, the only son of Bertha and George Russell, especially on this third season of The Gilded Age.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025
Tivoli is a true delight: There are restaurants, bars, shops, stages, rollercoasters and even a casino — in short, something for everyone.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
Verb
From juicy fruit cobblers to no-bake icebox cakes, these vintage dessert recipes will delight at every summer event.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Add to that a capable manager — capable of delighting and infuriating the fan base inside of just a few innings.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
Noun
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Hope Anne, a 1-year-old Labrador retriever Meet Hope Anne — a bouncy, lovable black Lab mix with a heart full of joy and a tail that just won’t quit.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: Discover the joy and benefits of growing your own vegetables at home in this beginner-friendly gardening class.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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And as the music industry continues to not only grow but expand its boundaries beyond one genre or one outlet, entertainment numbers overall are also seeing double-digit increases in industries like film and video production.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Oktoberfest 2025: German food, beer, live music and entertainment for the entire family all day long both indoors and outdoors.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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The real cost of drug use is not that people seek pleasure.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The first means happiness as experiencing pleasure and enjoying yourself.—
Sebastian Purcell
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Liverpool were the best team in England by a long distance last term and triumphed at a canter, finishing 10 points clear of Arsenal.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The president did not win in Dearborn Heights in 2020, but in 2024, Trump triumphed with 44% of the vote, compared to Harris’s 38%, and Green Party nominee Jill Stein, a favorite of the Uncommitted movement, received 15%.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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And for people who choose to lease rather than buy, $7,500 can be put toward the lease of any EV, without restrictions on price, manufacturing location or buyer income — a loophole that has pleased many automakers and frustrated many EV tax credit critics.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 Aug. 2025
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His effort to schmaltz Putin with a display of royal pageantry obviously pleased this murderous dictator to no end.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This isn’t a report by the fun police: Twelfth Night is bursting with life and humor and should by no means be a moody slog, but Ali’s production is too intent on jollying us along.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, in probably many, if not most, cases of errant children repeatedly violating the laws of the land, those parents never intended to be parents at all and the juvenile offenders are merely the product of too much fun with little regard for the consequences.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Aug. 2025
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The final term means happiness as contentment, but its related terms may suggest a connection with the pleasure of taste.—
Sebastian Purcell
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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Those people generally seem to feel the need to continue their hate year over year, no matter the improvements, because hate sells more than love or even contentment.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Those stark numbers, coupled with the closure of coal plants and stagnating renewables, had energy companies and lawmakers looking for an alternative. SMRs rose from the fray, boasting the ability to provide consistent power while also satisfying tech companies’ carbon goals.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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Those responses indicated that the mix of aircraft would be decidedly focused on narrowbody aircraft that could satisfy internal domestic growth.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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