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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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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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Recent Examples of delight
Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Live-action, in black & white, set in the 1930s, and Nicolas Cage is a delight, as is the rest of the cast.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
The viral dystopic show, which centers around main character Seong Gi-hun or Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae), has delighted fans since its 2021 premiere, combining classic thriller elements with a deeper exploration of the human capacity for evil and the perils of an unequal society.
Surprise!
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Noun
And while there was new Wednesday footage, much to the delight of many in the most intimate theater of the week, things remain silent on the Stranger Things front.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Live-action, in black & white, set in the 1930s, and Nicolas Cage is a delight, as is the rest of the cast.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Verb
Testers caught notes of berries on the front with a savory finish that delighted those who enjoy a flavor profile with a lot going on.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
The viral dystopic show, which centers around main character Seong Gi-hun or Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae), has delighted fans since its 2021 premiere, combining classic thriller elements with a deeper exploration of the human capacity for evil and the perils of an unequal society.
Surprise!
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
Noun
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One unexpected joy of League Pass life is the arena feed, which shows us what’s on the jumbotron during timeouts (mascot skits, archival content, dance promotions and many other frivolities).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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So think about joy as the experience and happiness as the idea.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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While some infotainment systems are better than others, many drivers use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto daily to access navigation and entertainment for their drives.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The company provides capital to media and entertainment businesses, including motion picture studios, independent production companies and other rights-holders.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Small joys Your brain’s pleasure systems prefer multiple small hits over one big one.—
Jessica Weiss,
CNBC,
26 May 2025
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The New Right’s reason for wanting this economy is less about the need to save the environment or the pleasures of a bespoke toaster; its concern is a healthy manufacturing sector.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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Have fun! Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Perhaps no one had more fun than Brandon Podziemski.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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And contentment, when it's translated from a lot of ancient texts, means unconditional wholeness.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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American spy agencies have explicitly warned about G42’s strong ties with China in the past, so this would significantly increase the risk of diversion of this technology to China.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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In 2022, lawmakers implemented Senate Bill 1383, which initially mandated the diversion of 50% of all food and organic waste away from landfills, but increased to 75% on Jan. 1, 2025.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Here's exactly how and when to harvest peony flowers for maximum enjoyment, according to a flower farmer.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Special plants can provide a certain enjoyment or hold a symbolic meaning.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Julia Sanchez, a recreation supervisor, said each year the Park District selects a different park for people to explore on Kids to Parks Day.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Digital recreations of a young Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill (as Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker) have also appeared in the franchise.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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