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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Sara also enjoys photographing sports.—
Sara Diggins,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026 -
No one enjoys wearing stiff denim—especially not when you’re wedged into a middle seat at 35,000 feet or navigating cobblestone streets for hours on end.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Squishmallow Gelli Gels My daughters love Squishmallows, and these Gelli Gels combine all the fun of slime, with none of the mess.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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Anthony and Frankie said lowriders are a symbol of a lot of cultures in Southern California who love honoring the creativity and pride behind each of their cars.—
Monica Garske,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Rahman is a security software engineer and likes to study disinformation patterns.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Eleanor’s view Trump has never liked a loser.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Yet the play’s secret is managing to confront the issue head-on while also offering a life-affirming alternative in the form of a constantly growing list of seemingly trivial things that make every day worth savoring.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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Spend your weekend by the waves, savoring fresh seafood and exploring the area’s wildlife sanctuaries.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Delight (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight%20%28in%29. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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