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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
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
The decision was met with delight by some students, who have long wanted to express themselves freely in their appearance.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Julia Moore, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
One day after delighting #Tiva Nation with seven first-look photos, Paramount+ has released a first teaser trailer for NCIS: Tony & Ziva, the international spinoff that reunites Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo on-screen for the first time since October 2013.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Review: Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan provide stellar night at San Diego concert
Their Outlaw Music Festival performance was a life-affirming musical delight by the two American music icons.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
The decision was met with delight by some students, who have long wanted to express themselves freely in their appearance.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Verb
The Dancing with the Stars pros delighted fans during their final performance on the DWTS: Live!
—Julia Moore, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
One day after delighting #Tiva Nation with seven first-look photos, Paramount+ has released a first teaser trailer for NCIS: Tony & Ziva, the international spinoff that reunites Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo on-screen for the first time since October 2013.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
Noun
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So think about joy as the experience and happiness as the idea.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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One unexpected joy of League Pass life is the arena feed, which shows us what’s on the jumbotron during timeouts (mascot skits, archival content, dance promotions and many other frivolities).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
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While some infotainment systems are better than others, many drivers use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto daily to access navigation and entertainment for their drives.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Highlights include dinner, a live auction, entertainment and testimonials from program graduates.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The future will be controlled by inflicting pleasure, not pain.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Hell, by way of pleasure and ambition, this slight-but-winsome dramedy offers a step-up from recent vintages; by way of international resonance, however, this latest opener seems unlikely for a world tour.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
Verb
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After two years of nonstop organizing, Baum had triumphed.—
Amy Brecount White,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 May 2025
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The history of marking an 1862 battle in which Mexico triumphed over the French has more staying power in the U.S. than south of the border.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
5 May 2025
Verb
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It's even claimed to reduce the creation of contrails, which will please some conspiracy theorists.—
David Szondy
May 16,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
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Do the citizens of the United States really want food, health care, housing, clean air and water, cancer research and much more taken away from us in order to have a military parade to please the president?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Because, even amidst sheer fun and revelry, there is always room for growth.—
Malana VanTyle,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Have fun! Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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And contentment, when it's translated from a lot of ancient texts, means unconditional wholeness.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Interviews with the soldiers and Russian opinion surveys show that such a truce would also fail to satisfy a large part of Russian society.—
Anatoly Kurmanaev,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Designed to satisfy North American tastes, Nutella Peanut will blend the traditional creamy recipe from 1964 with the flavor of roasted peanuts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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