1
as in loved
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 owned
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 enjoyed
The brothers were born in India and raised in Australia, where Johnny enjoyed a brief career as a semi professional cricket player.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
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Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The couple enjoyed a date night in New York City, stepping out for dinner at Bourbon Steak New York.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Mortgage rates remain well above the rates enjoyed by most current homeowners, who may be reluctant to put their homes on the market and risk a much higher rate on their next mortgage.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
After all, this is a city best enjoyed layer by revolutionary layer.
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Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The first installment premiered in Cannes and has since enjoyed a strong rebound at the French box office.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 July 2026
What has changed in recent years, however, is that prediction markets are no longer an obscure pastime enjoyed by political junkies.
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Matt Motta,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The couple enjoyed a date night in New York City, stepping out for dinner at Bourbon Steak New York.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Mortgage rates remain well above the rates enjoyed by most current homeowners, who may be reluctant to put their homes on the market and risk a much higher rate on their next mortgage.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
After all, this is a city best enjoyed layer by revolutionary layer.
—
Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The first installment premiered in Cannes and has since enjoyed a strong rebound at the French box office.
—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 July 2026
What has changed in recent years, however, is that prediction markets are no longer an obscure pastime enjoyed by political junkies.
—
Matt Motta,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyed
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Aside from the girly designs, Frankies Bikinis is loved for its long-lasting, durable fabrics.
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Embodying the best of what the FIFA World Cup might hope to be was the enchanting tale of Lawrence adopting Algeria and being loved right back.
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The company remains family-owned, with Alice Chen, Roger’s daughter, taking over as chief executive in 2018 and Jonson Chen, Roger’s son, serving as chairman.
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At the end of a two-week trial, the verdict went strongly in favor of Maria Avila, who was viciously attacked by Hades, a 200-pound Caucasian shepherd owned by Brown, while emptying trash outside the singer’s Tarzana, California house.
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Amid the pullback, here are a few negative beta stocks to consider that are well liked by Evercore ISI.
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That’s why being liked should never be high on the list of any leader.
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The jewelry designer and mother of two had a lumpectomy, underwent radiation and took Tamoxifen to reduce her risk of recurrence.
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Unlike Brazil, the Philippines has never had a player make a meaningful impact on the professional game, especially on the women’s side.
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Destined only to be savoured as a dream, while the world still burns around you.
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Thibs savored every second of his time working for Jeff Van Gundy in Madison Square Garden in the 1990s.
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For ordinary users, this means more personal information is collected, passed through more systems and retained in more databases, all in the name of preventing crime.
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Under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004, at least 80% of the entrance fees paid onsite must be retained and used at the national park where the fees are collected.
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Butler relished the idea of Lendeborg’s first meeting with his veteran teammates.
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As Fed chair, Greenspan relished poring over obscure economic data, from monthly boxcar loadings to steel production, all in a bid to assess where the economy was going.
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Britain possessed the world's strongest navy, a professional army, immense financial resources, and global reach.
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Connaughton possessed a rare talent for making dense economic matters accessible and easy for the public and reporters to understand, Richard Buttimer, dean of the Belk College of Business, told The Charlotte Observer Tuesday.
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“Enjoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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