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
King George enjoyed an afternoon with his two girls while at the Royal Lodge at Windsor in this sweet photo from 1946.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Brian had enjoyed being in control of the band.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Its various hair gadgets (and their premium price tags) have enjoyed viral popularity among beauty influencers, spurring an influx of dupes like the Shark Flexstyle.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 Apr. 2026
During the height of the Cold War, Indonesia enjoyed the status of a pivotal power among Third World nations.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
During the pandemic, housing markets in Florida and Texas enjoyed a surge in popularity.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
This is the most success the team has enjoyed in head coach Jennifer McFalls’ eight year run.
—Pj Green
april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Both enjoyed Pro Football Hall of Fame-worthy years.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Then, there’s his eldest son, Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs, the 24-year-old who has enjoyed a solid start to his young career after being taken in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of UNC.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Brian had enjoyed being in control of the band.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Its various hair gadgets (and their premium price tags) have enjoyed viral popularity among beauty influencers, spurring an influx of dupes like the Shark Flexstyle.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 Apr. 2026
During the height of the Cold War, Indonesia enjoyed the status of a pivotal power among Third World nations.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
During the pandemic, housing markets in Florida and Texas enjoyed a surge in popularity.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
This is the most success the team has enjoyed in head coach Jennifer McFalls’ eight year run.
—Pj Green
april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Both enjoyed Pro Football Hall of Fame-worthy years.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Then, there’s his eldest son, Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs, the 24-year-old who has enjoyed a solid start to his young career after being taken in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of UNC.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyed
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So the fact that people have loved it and people are still watching is really wonderful.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Known and loved for both its fashion and food offerings, Selfridges is a full-service department store in the heart of London.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Iran has also conducted drone strikes that damaged data centers in the region that are owned by Amazon Web Services, which operates the world’s largest cloud platform—high-value targets with major financial and operational ramifications.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The property has been family owned for over a century and is ideal for multi-generational holidays or several couples traveling with kids.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Aniston, who was married to Theroux from 2015 to 2018, liked the post from her verified Instagram account.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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There have always been rumors about the British royal family, and even before the former prince Andrew was arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office, one of the rumors about him was that no one really liked him.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
19 Apr. 2026
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When Izzo came to the plate, Evergreen Park coach Michelle Vucsko had to make a choice.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gorka has denied belonging to the organization, which had Nazi ties during World War II, and said the medal honors his father’s escape from communism.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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Given their relatively little stage time together, the two savored the opportunity to admire each other’s performance.—
Carey Purcell,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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While awaiting their orbital departure earlier Thursday, the astronauts savored the views of Earth from tens of thousands of miles high.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The bats retained plenty of heat while in a cargo hold during the flight from the East Coast.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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One study found that those who used ChatGPT retained significantly less than those who relied on traditional methods such as study groups.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Schomburg relished such visits.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
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For years, Paul Williams and his wife, Lori, relished and renovated their dream home in Dudley, Georgia, a gleaming estate on a 2-acre lot.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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As the architect of this operational machine, Cook possessed the unique authority and insight required to overhaul it.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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He’s almost possessed by the task at hand, exuding laser-like vision on what’s staring directly at the Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Enjoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyed. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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