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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
Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Sharing the gastronomic delights of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region runs through the blood, and the family legacy of Highwood residents and first cousins, Ruthie Amidei and Mada Ugolini Hitchmough.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Simultaneously decadent yet low-maintenance, this gorgeous sheet cake is sure to delight.
—Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
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Noun
Optimize for delight, not just data.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Sharing the gastronomic delights of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region runs through the blood, and the family legacy of Highwood residents and first cousins, Ruthie Amidei and Mada Ugolini Hitchmough.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Verb
Avid hikers on the hunt for a stylish performance shoe will be delighted by the chunky, retro design of the Kaha 3 Low Gtx shoes.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Simultaneously decadent yet low-maintenance, this gorgeous sheet cake is sure to delight.
—Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
Noun
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Indeed, hearing about your trips could bring them a lot of joy.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Motherhood has been the greatest joy of my life.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The spa Indoor and outdoor pools here provide extra options for entertainment, and the patio’s sunbeds see a lot of attention, especially on weekends when rates often drop here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Throughout her career, the actor has deliberately chosen powerful, complex roles and founded the Geena Davis Institute to combat unconscious bias and increase representation in entertainment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Divinity above, earthly pleasures below.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Yet one of the most immediate pleasures of using the X2D II isn’t buried in its spec sheet.—
Robb Rice,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Leigh triumphed at the 2022 Biennale when she was awarded the prestigious Golden Lion prize after becoming the first Black woman to represent the United States.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Powell triumphed over Buck on Tuesday.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Dickinson urged Jefferson to tone down the language, but even after revisions the document was strong enough to please Adams.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Having failed to please Greene with her abstractions, Lovelace O’Neal applied the powder directly to her white canvases, covering it in black pigment that became a background to pastel squiggles.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
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As polished-glam and old-Hollywood as the references were, there were moments that also felt sleazy and fun in the way that Hollywood in 2007 did, when getting photographed pouring out of a car on the way into the club was a rite of passage and full of its own twisted promise.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The fun continues with a trip to London, where the Commanders will take on the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Musgraves’s core concern on Middle of Nowhere is reaching a place of self-sufficiency and contentment untangled from the worry of navigating others’ bad moods.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Every post-beach bike ride back to our villa was wrapped in a peaceful, quiet contentment.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The judges also questioned Texas Solicitor General William Peterson over his arguments that the House is prevented from using proxy voting under the quorum clause, questioning if physical presence is needed to satisfy that requirement.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
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Watering every couple of weeks will satisfy this fragrant perennial.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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