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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Recent Examples of enjoy
Campbell and Jonathan were both known for their involvement in their communities ‒ Campbell as a passionate educator who enjoyed connecting with visitors and students throughout his time as a park ranger, and Jonathan as a vibrant teacher, mentor and coach.
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Michele Haddon, USA Today, 14 July 2025
In one of the clips, the 7-year-old could be seen enjoying some time with her friends while doing the whip and nae nae dance.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 14 July 2025
Serving breakfast, an all-day menu, and dinner, everything can also be ordered directly to your room or enjoyed in the communal terrace dining space.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Book the garden room and enjoy breakfast each morning on your sunny private terrace.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Michele Haddon, USA Today, 14 July 2025
In one of the clips, the 7-year-old could be seen enjoying some time with her friends while doing the whip and nae nae dance.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 14 July 2025
Serving breakfast, an all-day menu, and dinner, everything can also be ordered directly to your room or enjoyed in the communal terrace dining space.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Book the garden room and enjoy breakfast each morning on your sunny private terrace.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
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But true Leonard fans will love the heavily detailed account, with page after page of facts about the author’s 45 books, countless movie scripts and short stories.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Laren loves being creative and often spends her time drawing and expressing herself through art.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Before the death at the house, Snow Angels had nearly no citations or issues with the state Department of Social Services, according to the business’ licensing file reviewed by the Union-Tribune.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Vientos was in the lineup Friday hitting fifth against right-hander Michael Wacha, who has neutral splits against righties and lefties.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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The first video Nolan posted about the paralysis has gone viral with more than 1.5 million views and over 18,700 likes on TikTok in a matter of days.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Red, black and white are the three main colors, but last year’s women’s singles champion, Barbora Krejčíková, likes to use silver on her Head racket.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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But here’s the difference: Those businesses are owned by the families.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The Backstreet Boys own the distinction as the first pop act to play the Sphere, which has hosted U2, the Eagles, Dead & Company, Phish and Kenny Chesney.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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But even as the pair appear to be relishing the reported success of the missions — which the Pentagon last week said had set back Tehran’s nuclear program by up to two years — several security issues remain on the table.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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Dreamwave used to play Rocket League with other YouTuber-archivists, and relished the raw thoughts people left on his videos.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
2 July 2025
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Peter Shane, an adjunct professor at New York University School of Law, told USA TODAY that over the years Congress has given the president authority to move parts of agencies around, but retained veto authority over the changes following the 1930s New Deal.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Schools have used the money to recruit and retain educators during the state’s ongoing teacher shortage.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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In 2022, curators at a museum in Ulm, Germany, began offering scents for patrons to savor while gazing at various paintings in their collection.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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Sophisticated travelers can savor world-class dining, from rich Hakata ramen to the most delicious gyoza, or explore modern art, castle ruins, and shops run by local artisans.—
Mark Lakin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Marvel at Nocturnal Birdlife Across the United Kingdom The United Kingdom may not possess the towering megafauna found across Asia and Africa, but according to Adventure Tours UK Co-Founder Claire Copeman, there’s plenty of captivating wildlife to encounter across Great Britain during the night.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Newton possessed the speed to beat defenders, but had the strength of a fullback.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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