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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
Stephanie Petit, People.com, 25 June 2025
Not just any Patek, either: The actor wore his coveted Calatrava (Ref. 2526) to the delight of horophiles everywhere.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 June 2025
Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 14 June 2025
Aromas of pineapple, nectarine, and dried sage draw you into the glass while flavors of brioche, lemon curd, and caramelized pineapple delight your taste buds.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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Noun
Following news that the Prince and Princess of Wales' dog Orla welcomed a litter of puppies, a new report claims that the family may keep one of the new pups — much to the delight of the couple's three children: Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 25 June 2025
Not just any Patek, either: The actor wore his coveted Calatrava (Ref. 2526) to the delight of horophiles everywhere.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 June 2025
Verb
Spaceballs delighted comedy audiences upon its release in 1987 as a send-up of the big science fiction franchises.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 14 June 2025
Aromas of pineapple, nectarine, and dried sage draw you into the glass while flavors of brioche, lemon curd, and caramelized pineapple delight your taste buds.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
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Enjoy Basketball styles itself as a media and lifestyle brand celebrating the positivity and joy of basketball.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Unconventional ties add more joy to men’s wardrobes, a belief strongly held by luxury designer Wangda Chen of his eponymous label Wàngda.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Despite the great Roger Ebert’s own glowing review, many of his contemporaries couldn’t all see of its greatness, with many dismissing it as nonsense or mere shock entertainment.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Lifestyle can cover everything from dating, drama, entertainment, gossip, fashion, style, and cultural commentary to reaction videos and hotel reviews.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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The surrounding streets are a pleasure to stroll, particularly the wide Corso Italia, where families gather around benches under the trees and couples peruse the boutiques’ window displays.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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And the Greek goddess of love, pleasure and beauty is also at the ready.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Not because Arsenal had stumbled against their weakest opponents, but because the Croatian side had triumphed with a player — Arijan Ademi — who had returned a positive drugs test after playing the full 90 minutes.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The Oilers won Games 4, 5 and 6 of last year’s final, sending the series to Game 7, where the Panthers ultimately triumphed.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2025
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Gallo California Chardonnay California in a bottle, this budget-friendly Gallo California Chardonnay is crafted to please a wide range of palates.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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His government has a Christian conservative agenda and its intensifying campaign against the LGBTQ community has aimed to please Fidesz’s core voters, mostly in the countryside.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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This clip has reached 39 million views as of Friday, leading to memes on X poking fun at the interaction.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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But inside the sanctuary of the studio walls, having fun felt like its own act of vengeance.—
David Mack,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Relaxed licking paired with loose body language likely indicates love and contentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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The words used illustrated a sense of contentment from the quarterback toward the front office.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Serve up a board at a party, and have fun sampling all the different flavors with your guests, or whip up a quick flight for a drool-worthy afternoon snack that satisfies all your cravings.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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Under Chapter 11, creditors, including the IRS, cannot take your primary residence to satisfy debts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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