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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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
Airstream In place of the dinette/convertible secondary bed Airstream trailers would typically house in this rear space, Airstream installs the main bedroom area to give owners the opportunity to enjoy scenic views and fresh air from the comfort of bed.
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New Atlas, 7 June 2025
One financial advantage the 2028 Games will enjoy over previous Olympics is that there’s no need to erect any massive, ridiculously expensive new stadiums or arenas.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Chris Hemsworth is enjoying spending some time with his sons in paradise.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 May 2025
The few canneries based in the United States are enjoying the rise in popularity among Americans.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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New Atlas, 7 June 2025
One financial advantage the 2028 Games will enjoy over previous Olympics is that there’s no need to erect any massive, ridiculously expensive new stadiums or arenas.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Chris Hemsworth is enjoying spending some time with his sons in paradise.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 May 2025
The few canneries based in the United States are enjoying the rise in popularity among Americans.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
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The teen would love a family that shows up to cheer him on at all his events.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Everyone who tried this recipe loved the balance of the creamy ice cream, juicy strawberries, and slightly bitter wine sauce.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Trump will never have any tolerance for business leaders who challenge Trump’s authority.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
6 June 2025
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The early-season Cy Young candidate and All-Star hopeful now has a 1.78 ERA 13 starts into his Yankees career.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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All the evidence says that, yes, he was liked and respected by his team-mates at all his clubs.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Shortstop Francisco Lindor doesn’t like taking days off, which leaves Brett Baty, Jeff McNeil and Luisangel Acuña to battle for at-bats at second base.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Associations’ assets are all jointly owned by their unit-owner members.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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The Qataris brought in Rosewood, a luxury hotel chain that was started in Dallas and is now owned by a Hong Kong conglomerate.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Francis relished being a team captain and Apopka’s leader from the most important position in the game.—
Johnny Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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Other teams look past their accomplishments and aren’t able to relish in each other’s success.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Cons Vermiculite can retain too much water for plants that thrive in drier conditions.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
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Shy Tuttle to retain his job this summer with so many talented players in front of him.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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With Venus entering Taurus on June 6, there's a groundedness in love and value that supports you in savoring instead of sprinting.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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For $30 per person, guests savor a market-fresh fish, either steamed or pan-fried, accompanied by bold Firewater broth or a fragrant Shaoxing option.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The countries each possess about 170 nuclear weapons, according to the think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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In addition to their easily identifiable personas, these faces must possess genuine leadership qualities and backgrounds to guide the movement in the right direction.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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