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as in joys
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 pleasures
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 triumphs
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 pleases
to give satisfaction to
the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words
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Recent Examples of delights
Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Starring Tony Award-winner Daniel Radcliffe, the solo production is unique and thrilling, reminding viewers of life’s magical and, yes, brilliant delights.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
From spreading atop toast to dipping strawberries, chocolate-hazelnut spread instantly sweetens and delights.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
One of the great delights, but also slight annoyances of doing a show as popular as American Psycho, [is] that family, friends, everyone wants to see it.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Drop in, tune out, and revitalize—then head out to explore the lively delights of Santa Monica’s boardwalk.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
There are pepper cakes, spicy skewers, and Pakistani delights to transport your taste buds beyond Hong Kong’s borders.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Animated delights, comedies, and action adventures to entertain all ages.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
The variety and freshness of Rauschenberg’s works at the Nasher provide a veritable garden of delights — admittedly quirky ones at times.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
These breakfast delights might move you from the cinnamon roll camp into a whole different delight for your palate.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
The show is set in 2018, closer to the Ashley Madison–fallout era, when the intersection of technology and societal fracture opens the gate for Clark to break out of suburban malaise and into a wonderland of sensual, albeit pedestrian, delights.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
With the right instruction, each of us can create a character that delights all of us.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
One of the great delights of the series is getting to see Pfeiffer so frazzled.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Starring Tony Award-winner Daniel Radcliffe, the solo production is unique and thrilling, reminding viewers of life’s magical and, yes, brilliant delights.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
From spreading atop toast to dipping strawberries, chocolate-hazelnut spread instantly sweetens and delights.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
One of the great delights, but also slight annoyances of doing a show as popular as American Psycho, [is] that family, friends, everyone wants to see it.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Drop in, tune out, and revitalize—then head out to explore the lively delights of Santa Monica’s boardwalk.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
There are pepper cakes, spicy skewers, and Pakistani delights to transport your taste buds beyond Hong Kong’s borders.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Animated delights, comedies, and action adventures to entertain all ages.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
The variety and freshness of Rauschenberg’s works at the Nasher provide a veritable garden of delights — admittedly quirky ones at times.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
These breakfast delights might move you from the cinnamon roll camp into a whole different delight for your palate.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
The show is set in 2018, closer to the Ashley Madison–fallout era, when the intersection of technology and societal fracture opens the gate for Clark to break out of suburban malaise and into a wonderland of sensual, albeit pedestrian, delights.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
With the right instruction, each of us can create a character that delights all of us.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delights
Noun
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So much for the joys of freedom.—
Bob Helbig,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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After being left to his own devices, the narrator composes a catalog of his personal joys to lift his mother’s spirits.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Themes of self-ennoblement run throughout this playful and prodigious jazz-pop suite, a quartet of songs explore the pleasures (and sometimes, perils) of gassing yourself up.—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
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Her understanding of the pleasures and pains of the female body was grounded in her devout beliefs and mysticism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ellie does a great job with Christian’s birthday cake, which pleases Ben.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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That creates healthy breadth readings and pleases professional stock pickers, though in the past has not been associated with strong index advances.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Dogs could usually be won over with the treats Gomez carried in her satchel.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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Those rewards are typically balls and toys, though handlers also use food and treats, too.—
Liz Teitz,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The party was a most enjoyable dance, typical of the charming informal entertainments for which the club is noted.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Television, which greeted the new year with fresh entertainments of all shapes and sizes.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For those partial to a glaze, a drizzle of maple syrup at the end satisfies anyone who loves a sweet finish.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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After several critiques by WNBA hoopers in recent seasons regarding revenue share, the league finally decided to split earnings with its players — but not at the percentage that satisfies those players.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But after Locust was used near West Texas, the Federal Aviation Administration, the FAA, shut down the airspace near the border – twice, causing flight cancellations and cargo diversions.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy playful diversions, fun-loving outings and romance.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Legally Blonde warms the heart by proving that self-discovery never goes out of style!—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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As the planet warms, studies have repeatedly shown that heat waves are becoming more likely, longer lasting and more severe.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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