1
as in to savor
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
For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
This is exactly what to expect here—a complete connection with Iceland’s toughest terrain, best enjoyed during the warmer months between May and September.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Early-arriving fans can enjoy complimentary ice cream while supplies last, and children under age 14 are invited to run the bases at the stadium after the game ends.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Final Thoughts No one enjoys being involved in an accident.
—Will Jones, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
This is exactly what to expect here—a complete connection with Iceland’s toughest terrain, best enjoyed during the warmer months between May and September.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Early-arriving fans can enjoy complimentary ice cream while supplies last, and children under age 14 are invited to run the bases at the stadium after the game ends.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Final Thoughts No one enjoys being involved in an accident.
—Will Jones, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
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Adults can savor diverse cuisine at three restaurants—traditional, modern, and artisanal—while enjoying the resort's exceptional value and intimate atmosphere.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Director Spike Lee, perhaps the team’s most iconic fan, was on a float with Brunson, savoring the moment.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Mbappé, one of two men to have a hat trick in a World Cup final, scored his 13th and 14th World Cup goals in France's 3-1 tournament-opening victory against Senegal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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During a childhood fight, Aemond had his eye cut out by Rhaenyra’s son Lucerys and stole her family’s ferocious, powerful red dragon Vhagar.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Kids will love the whimsical play area, Cocoland, which includes the water park along with a petting zoo and kids' club.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Somewhere in the middle of this Los Angeles neo-noir, Colin Farrell’s quiet, well-dressed, cinema-loving private eye was revealed to be a blue-skinned alien — then the show just kept going, missing-persons mystery intact.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Two other ships owned by Lan, priced at about $175,000 each, have also failed to find buyers.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The whole crew, minus Jason, who can’t bend his knee, and Lacy, who needs a whole day to get to an airport owned by John Wayne, goes to Punta Mita, Mexico, to celebrate the birthdays of Schwartz, Zack, and Danny.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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And on the other hand, there've been some folks who would like to see me out every day, right, banging the drum.—
Mark Guarino,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Tom and Evan hear eight bell tolls at the close of the finale, suggesting that Widow’s Bay would like another eight souls.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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That means the county can retain millions of dollars in property taxes, which the Resident Advisory Committee ensures transparency and accountability of.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Republicans also have a shot at taking the governor’s office and retaining at least one legislative chamber.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Outside of the recording booth, Hale relishes the opportunity to send voice memos from his alter ego.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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Burrows relished discovering new acting talent while directing more than 75 pilots that were picked up as series.—
Beth Harris,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Count the Nuggets, who possess picks 26 and 49, in the expensive teams group.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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Ghana will be a very different test, with the likes of Antoine Semenyo – who was actually born in London – possessing the ability to ask real questions of the England defenders who looked a little shaky at times in the first game.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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