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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
Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
While Chishang is primarily known for its rice, the cozy township is filled with other delights.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Ben Yagoda, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Scream your heart out at Haunted Scream Park 'Tis the season for frights and delights!
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The flat hiking trails at nearby Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge are a delight.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
While Chishang is primarily known for its rice, the cozy township is filled with other delights.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
His general advice to people attempting to craft humane, precise, and literate prose has scarcely aged, and his own bracing style still informs and delights.
—Ben Yagoda, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Scream your heart out at Haunted Scream Park 'Tis the season for frights and delights!
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
Noun
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Sometimes, the core emotion becomes blocked because a parent’s joy was shut down during their own childhood.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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There’s something so special about those simple joys — putting on a big cozy jacket, lighting the fireplace, and just settling in together as a family.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Industry observers will be closely watching how Kimmel and his late-night counterparts approach sensitive political topics in the coming weeks as the debate over free speech, responsibility and entertainment continues within American television.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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In addition to being inexpensive entertainment, with a low bar to entry, bowling was familiar to and popular with European immigrant groups, particularly Wisconsin’s German community.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the past five or so years, airlines have seen a surge in passengers flying for pleasure who were willing to buy their way into premium economy or business class cabins on their own dime for a little extra comfort during their travels.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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The tense drama follows a successful scientist who develops a revolutionary recreational drug that works only on women, awakening a powerful sense of ecstasy and pleasure even when nothing in their circumstances has changed.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Team World, however, would strike first on Sunday, as the doubles team of Alcaraz and Ruud triumphed over Michelsen and Opelka.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Finney triumphed at the end of that film, dispatching child-snatching serial killer the Grabber (Ethan Hawke) with help from the ghosts of his previous victims and one of Gwen’s psychic visions.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, two days later, Long addressed Carey's reaction on The Shade Room, revealing Carey asked her to sing during the tribute and was pleased by her set.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Grab this Monolike sticky memo pad for the teacher who appreciates aesthetically pleasing desktop goodies.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Blasts are topped with extra candy for a sweet crunch, making this cool dessert the perfect sweet-tooth finish to a long week, a busy school day, a fun get-together with friends, or just because.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sam Woodward Camp is usually a place for kids to have fun, let loose, make memories – and lots of s'mores – and forget about their troubles.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Feel that lovely dog weight, dog density, as your dog settles and downshifts, grows heavy with unconsciousness, and makes the profound noises, the groans of contentment and secret multi-voweled suspirations, of a dog entering its sleep world.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Was this what some people called analytic contentment?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 20 colors, there will be any number of hues that fit the bride’s requirements, while satisfying your own taste too.—
Bianca Kratky,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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Glazed doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and pain au chocolat satisfy those with a sweet tooth, while a pan con tomate station, an excellent Spanish cheese spread, and tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelet) kept things local.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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