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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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Recent Examples of delight
Noun
Cris commanded, much to the audience’s delight. Shaheem Reid, VIBE.com, 27 Oct. 2025 So over the weekend, as youngesters in costumes trick-or-treated and did crafts around the zoo, the animals enjoyed their own Halloween surprises — much to the delight of zoo visitors. Heather McRea, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe. Elizabeth Anne Brown, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2025 Sternbeck says the variety of spaces and activities creates a Halloween celebration that truly delights all ages, leading to genuine conversations and shared nostalgic experiences. Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for delight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
Noun
  • Each volunteer visit is designed to bring joy and advocate for therapy animals, which includes addressing misconceptions.
    Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Growing for decades on the Russ family’s upstate property, the grand tree has been an integral part of the family’s milestones, but the longtime New Yorkers can’t wait to share its joy with the world.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Mikita Brottman and David Brottman point out that the latter, more sensational, mode was often the more appealing in entertainment.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Survive a series of hedonistic trials and be rewarded with an endless lifetime of pleasure; fail, and be offered as a sacrifice to the gods.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
  • While the original line was built for industry, pleasure excursions resumed 59 years ago, allowing visitors to experience the same scenic route at a more leisurely pace.
    Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The University of San Diego’s men’s soccer and women’s volleyball teams each posted a pair of victories this past week while three Toreros tennis players triumphed at a major event.
    Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Both teams boast a 2-1 record in conference play this campaign and reunite almost exactly one year after the Huskies triumphed 27-17 in their most recent matchup.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In short, queso brings the heat and texture, while cheese dip focuses on velvety, crowd-pleasing comfort.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
  • That’s why my NYT Cooking colleague Margaux Laskey has created a collection of kid-friendly recipes to please whole families — children and adults, eating the same meal in harmony.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And even more reliable than a bunch of fun-size Snickers in your candy collection are the celebrities who take the occasion to go all-out for the holiday.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Which is all fine and good, but being just a shooter sometimes takes a lot of the fun out of the hunt itself.
    The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Chasing status, wealth, or others’ approval with your money almost always undermines independence and contentment.
    Big Think, Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
  • In an interview with Classic Bands, Dreja expressed contentment for his career overall.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While protein bars may never be as delicious as candy bars, these picks will satisfy your hunger and your taste buds.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Everything from the glossy caramel drizzle to the satisfying crunch is a little messy, but totally charming, just like you.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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