delighting

present participle of delight
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as in joying
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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Recent Examples of delighting To ensure staff are focused on delighting customers, the leadership embodies adaptive mindsets, that inspire commitment and innovation. Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 Djokovic has looked a man renewed in New York this year, delighting crowds with some of his rallies as his dances on court following his wins. Ben Morse, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025 Now Olive is delighting thousands of complete strangers, after a video of her sharing her smile went viral. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 From edgy indies to blockbuster crowd-pleasers, prestige Oscar bait to experimental movies, Van Sant has spent the past 40 years delighting, surprising and confounding his audience. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025 The pics started coming in, delighting Harman-Michael. Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025 In a photo shared on Instagram, Eden struck her signature genie pose, delighting her nearly 130,000 followers. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025 The pair shared curious stares and wagged tails throughout the three-hour journey, delighting those seated nearby. Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighting
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  • Once professionals know their survival depends on pleasing the leader rather than serving the country, things fall apart.
    Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This all exists in a hugely crowd-pleasing package.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2025
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  • Intriguingly, both ties were played in West Germany, with Gladbach winning 6-0 in Augsburg before triumphing 10-0 in their own stadium in the second leg.
    Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • The brawling is weighty and the combos are satisfying to pull off, plus the rich artwork pops wonderfully across the screen.
    Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • When life events call for satisfying comfort food, try our Eggplant Parmesan to evoke warmth and tenderness.
    Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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  • Pests can make their way into these small crevices easily, so keeping your appliances clean and free of food will prevent bugs from feasting in your kitchen.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
  • On the smaller side, species like the river otter and mink can be found feasting on fish by the water’s edge, while lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of a wolverine roaming the tundra—and these are far from the only predators that call Katmai home.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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  • In true fall-fashion, the cool air will not stick around long, gradually warming is expected throughout next week, from west to east.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • In fact, winter nighttime temperatures are warming the fastest, according to UM’s McNoldy.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Delighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighting. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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