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
Football is an activity to be enjoyed together in Ghana, rather than merely something to watch on television.
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 June 2026
On Monday, the airport hosted a celebration for its employees ahead of the region's big events this summer, with fun that both workers and travelers enjoyed.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 9 June 2026
West African restaurant Le Nouveau Maquis has enjoyed a healthy customer base at its Stone Mountain location for years.
—Sheeka Sanahori - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Kupec enjoyed golfing and was an avid New York sports fan who liked the Yankees, Rangers and Giants as well as the Bridgeport Bluefish, according to the obituary.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
Fortunately, Bavuma has enjoyed many more successes than setbacks.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 June 2026
The good times keep rolling through the commercial breaks, as A-listers rubbed elbows, and at the afterparties, where the big stars enjoyed burgers from Shake Shack and got their drink on.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 8 June 2026
The actress has enjoyed a career resurgence in recent years, earning an Oscar nomination for Nebraska and recently starred in the action comedy Thelma.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
They are best enjoyed from Premium rooms on higher floors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 June 2026
On Monday, the airport hosted a celebration for its employees ahead of the region's big events this summer, with fun that both workers and travelers enjoyed.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 9 June 2026
West African restaurant Le Nouveau Maquis has enjoyed a healthy customer base at its Stone Mountain location for years.
—Sheeka Sanahori - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Kupec enjoyed golfing and was an avid New York sports fan who liked the Yankees, Rangers and Giants as well as the Bridgeport Bluefish, according to the obituary.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
Fortunately, Bavuma has enjoyed many more successes than setbacks.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 June 2026
The good times keep rolling through the commercial breaks, as A-listers rubbed elbows, and at the afterparties, where the big stars enjoyed burgers from Shake Shack and got their drink on.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 8 June 2026
The actress has enjoyed a career resurgence in recent years, earning an Oscar nomination for Nebraska and recently starred in the action comedy Thelma.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
They are best enjoyed from Premium rooms on higher floors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyed
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Our entire organization sends its deepest condolences to the Smith family and all who knew and loved Aldon.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Libertyville coach Matt Thompson loved Buenik’s command, which was often missing this season.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The all-day brunch chain has two other Charlotte-area locations (not owned by FourFiveNine) with spots in Ballantyne and Rock Hill, South Carolina.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Four custom Spot robot dogs from Boston Dynamics, which is owned by Hyundai Motor Group, are leading the effort.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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And people question whether West and Ciara were at that level, and Ciara really liked West.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Kupec enjoyed golfing and was an avid New York sports fan who liked the Yankees, Rangers and Giants as well as the Bridgeport Bluefish, according to the obituary.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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The water, too, was wild—the Allegheny and its tributaries had yet to be dammed, and Flag Swamp was noted as one of the last hideouts for beavers in the state.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Elections officials still had about 13,000 ballots left to count across all of Yolo County as of Tuesday afternoon.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Some will cut more deeply for soccer fans of a literary bent; others can be savored no matter what your feelings about the beautiful game might be.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The new generation didn’t show up for this film, but the old men who savored it as kids in the 1980s with 45-54 being the biggest demo at 29%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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According to the staff report, data is retained for a maximum of one year unless part of an active investigation, and annual audits are conducted to verify compliance with privacy policies.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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In hiring Jeffrey Kessler, Sorsby has retained a top sports litigator for his case against the NCAA.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
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That’s a contradiction the actors relished.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Like Verdun, 37-year-old Terrisa Scott, who wears her own gingerbread girl costume during chases, has relished the chance to step outside her comfort zone.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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How to handle northern snakeheads The fish is considered an injurious species under the Lacey Act, meaning it cannot be possessed or transported live, according to the agency.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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He was seen as someone who played solid defense, could run and possessed some power.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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“Enjoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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