as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
I've been delighting in your company, so I was wondering if we might have another date
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Walk along the bay, venture to Fort Worden Historical State Park, or make your way to the iconic Point Wilson Lighthouse and enjoy the vibrant colors along the way.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025 -
On the plus side, this means wearing cropped jeans can be a great way to show off your favorite sneakers or enjoy a pair of flats without having the hem drag or hide the shoes.—
Renata Joffre,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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While some may love them for their easy slip-on design and preppy, nautical charm, others need a little more convincing to embrace the trend.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Arsenal would love to knock off Newcastle United and scoop up three points this weekend, but a single notch on the scoreboard would bring some relief on its own.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Deilus has found that many of her customers like to style vintage books on shelves or coffee tables and will keep her eyes peeled for interesting titles while thrifting.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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For those who like to stay on top of their workout routine while traveling, The Fifth also features an on-site Fitness Suite with modern equipment.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Delight (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight%20%28in%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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