1
as in to love
to take pleasure in
TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen
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2
as in to have
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world
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The replies represented a generational divide, as some weren’t in on the joke and others enjoyed a laugh at the recall to his 2005 single, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Travelers can sign up to try mosaic art in Amman, Jordan; enjoy a tuktuk street food tour in Bangkok; or go on a horseback ride through the Utah backcountry.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Fans can book a tour of the mansion and enjoy the surrounding gardens on the property.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Include fiber in every meal: Add fruit to breakfast, enjoy a salad or beans at lunch, and serve whole grains with dinner to keep your fiber intake steady through the day.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Travelers can sign up to try mosaic art in Amman, Jordan; enjoy a tuktuk street food tour in Bangkok; or go on a horseback ride through the Utah backcountry.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Fans can book a tour of the mansion and enjoy the surrounding gardens on the property.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Include fiber in every meal: Add fruit to breakfast, enjoy a salad or beans at lunch, and serve whole grains with dinner to keep your fiber intake steady through the day.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
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My husband loves that this particular style is infused with a touch of precious metal to give off a slight metallic sheen.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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And being this was a title fight, the crowd and everyone involved at UFC would’ve loved to see a proper finish.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Players can also add the Double Play for an additional $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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That means more than one of every eight of Kroger's 103 stores in its Cincinnati-Dayton division (which includes Northern Kentucky) have the digital devices so far.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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There’s a lot to like about the way the Sabres have played, though.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Choi likes to precut carrots, celery, onions and fennel.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The site was previously owned by ExxonMobil.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Hard Rock International Hard Rock International is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and includes a global chain of theme-bar restaurants, casinos, hotels and museums.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The production design impressively transforms a London soundstage into New Haven, the plot is fabulously convoluted, and Roberts is particularly compelling to watch, clearly relishing the opportunity to deliver a slippery performance.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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True, Zooey Deschanel might be better known for relishing 500 Days of Summer.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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The design challenge is to maintain console-grade responsiveness while retaining flexibility, likely through a dedicated TV shell and systems that manage background apps and drivers.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sarah retained her Duchess of York title following her divorce.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Daedone wanted to savor decrescendo, too, as well as stasis, stupor, spiritual awakening, and whatever other sensations the stroke brought out.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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While there’s one wow on the plate after the next at the resort’s dining options, there’s more to savor at Mayakoba than traditional dining.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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This role has traditionally been reserved for players with the greatest flair, possessing an ability to open up defences with their deftness of touch and eye for a pass.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The additional charges include robbery, theft, violation of the Uniform Firearms Act, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, conspiracy, obstruction of justice and possessing an instrument of crime.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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