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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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Fried delights have been a part of Rioja’s playbook since Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch opened the restaurant in 2004, Dale said.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Much like Hawaii and Vietnam, the Philippines is well known for culinary delights born of colonization.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
But there were more delights above ground with the two pools, and the Krug Champagne terrace on the rooftop, offering a different but no less necessary kind of therapy.
—Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
That Indian Princesses holds both is just one of its many wise delights.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Other late-season delights include Julia Louis-Dreyfus snapping into character as Selina Meyer.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 May 2026
Here, experts recommended a handful of culinary delights perfect for gardens that don't get much sunlight.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Sharing the gastronomic delights of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region runs through the blood, and the family legacy of Highwood residents and first cousins, Ruthie Amidei and Mada Ugolini Hitchmough.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
Whether the product delivers on—and delights—expectations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
With symphonic works, chamber delights, and operatic thrills on the calendar, here are three of the highlights.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
How pretty are these two-bite delights?
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Noun
These delights have been a favorite of holiday parties for decades.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Fried delights have been a part of Rioja’s playbook since Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch opened the restaurant in 2004, Dale said.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Much like Hawaii and Vietnam, the Philippines is well known for culinary delights born of colonization.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
But there were more delights above ground with the two pools, and the Krug Champagne terrace on the rooftop, offering a different but no less necessary kind of therapy.
—Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
That Indian Princesses holds both is just one of its many wise delights.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Other late-season delights include Julia Louis-Dreyfus snapping into character as Selina Meyer.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 May 2026
Here, experts recommended a handful of culinary delights perfect for gardens that don't get much sunlight.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Sharing the gastronomic delights of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region runs through the blood, and the family legacy of Highwood residents and first cousins, Ruthie Amidei and Mada Ugolini Hitchmough.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Verb
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
Whether the product delivers on—and delights—expectations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
With symphonic works, chamber delights, and operatic thrills on the calendar, here are three of the highlights.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
How pretty are these two-bite delights?
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delights
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Being a new mom is a rollercoaster, filled with joys and inevitable challenges.—
Mekialaya White,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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The best tropical vacation spots offer an abundance of choice for rest, play, and all the joys in between.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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During the Grand Tour era in the 18th century, poets, painters, and aristocrats flocked here to admire the city’s ancient ruins and baroque art and architecture—still valid reasons to visit now, though today’s travelers will find plenty of modern pleasures as well.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Ambition, creativity, a willingness to risk and above all to open up our hearts and minds to life’s great truths and pleasures matter far more.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Aureliano Buendía’s journey is not that of a hero who triumphs after overcoming obstacles, but that of a figure driven by inner will who is overcome by external coercion.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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This is by reservation only and includes tea, sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Protein-first cooking treats nutrient density as the organizing principle of a meal rather than an afterthought.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Weisberger’s book may have been an opportunistic takedown, but the director David Frankel and the screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna spun it into one of the finer Hollywood entertainments of its era, with the pleasing sophistication and bitchery of a classic studio comedy from the forties or fifties.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The park allow visitors to experience the movie stories; the movies remind you of the park rides; the whole reminds you of beloved childhood entertainments.—
Mark Lane,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Trump will only make a deal that satisfies his red lines, the official said, referring to the president’s demands that Iran must abandon its nuclear program, give up its enriched uranium supplies and open the Strait of Hormuz.—
Kate Sullivan,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Using keywords satisfies those requirements, even if the conversation doesn't come to a satisfying conclusion.—
Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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Beyond your beach chaise, diversions include Andromeda Botanic Gardens, an oasis of tropical trees and exotic blooms.—
Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Water diversions for farmland alter the timing and temperature of river flows.—
Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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“Delights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delights. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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