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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
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 June 2025
From there, the feud only escalated, much to the delight of X’s inhabitants.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Art should delight and instruct, the Roman poet Horace asserted.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
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Noun
Tucked into that bouquet was her manicure, a pearly white delight painted with icy metallic silver swirls.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 June 2025
From there, the feud only escalated, much to the delight of X’s inhabitants.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Verb
Don’t forget to delight the senses with some seasonally appropriate candles in scents like cinnamon, apple pie, spiced pumpkin, and more.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Art should delight and instruct, the Roman poet Horace asserted.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
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Enjoy Basketball styles itself as a media and lifestyle brand celebrating the positivity and joy of basketball.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Unconventional ties add more joy to men’s wardrobes, a belief strongly held by luxury designer Wangda Chen of his eponymous label Wàngda.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Despite the great Roger Ebert’s own glowing review, many of his contemporaries couldn’t all see of its greatness, with many dismissing it as nonsense or mere shock entertainment.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Lifestyle can cover everything from dating, drama, entertainment, gossip, fashion, style, and cultural commentary to reaction videos and hotel reviews.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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And the Greek goddess of love, pleasure and beauty is also at the ready.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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The surrounding streets are a pleasure to stroll, particularly the wide Corso Italia, where families gather around benches under the trees and couples peruse the boutiques’ window displays.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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This clip has reached 39 million views as of Friday, leading to memes on X poking fun at the interaction.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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But inside the sanctuary of the studio walls, having fun felt like its own act of vengeance.—
David Mack,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Relaxed licking paired with loose body language likely indicates love and contentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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The words used illustrated a sense of contentment from the quarterback toward the front office.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Kluwe has not been charged following his arrest and instead began a pre-filing diversion program.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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Passengers stuck on a 32-hour flight with multiple diversions never made it to their destination.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Being mindful of the weather, staying hydrated, using reef-safe sunscreen and knowing how to identify a rip current are all practical ways to minimize risk while maximizing enjoyment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Here, Rosenstock explains the enjoyment and challenges of breathing life and taboo fun into someone on the edge of death.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
14 June 2025
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The recent recreation of that moment for Madden’s cover added millions more views to his tally.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2025
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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