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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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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The replies represented a generational divide, as some weren’t in on the joke and others enjoyed a laugh at the recall to his 2005 single, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Travelers can sign up to try mosaic art in Amman, Jordan; enjoy a tuktuk street food tour in Bangkok; or go on a horseback ride through the Utah backcountry.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Fans can book a tour of the mansion and enjoy the surrounding gardens on the property.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Include fiber in every meal: Add fruit to breakfast, enjoy a salad or beans at lunch, and serve whole grains with dinner to keep your fiber intake steady through the day.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Travelers can sign up to try mosaic art in Amman, Jordan; enjoy a tuktuk street food tour in Bangkok; or go on a horseback ride through the Utah backcountry.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Fans can book a tour of the mansion and enjoy the surrounding gardens on the property.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Include fiber in every meal: Add fruit to breakfast, enjoy a salad or beans at lunch, and serve whole grains with dinner to keep your fiber intake steady through the day.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
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My husband loves that this particular style is infused with a touch of precious metal to give off a slight metallic sheen.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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And being this was a title fight, the crowd and everyone involved at UFC would’ve loved to see a proper finish.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The former first round pick in the 2024 MLB draft had a masterful outing, finishing with 12 strikeouts, which broke Don Newcombe’s rookie record for the most in a World Series start, set in 1949.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hank remained single throughout the series but has had brief moments of chemistry with other characters, including with Nina Chapman (Sara Bues) in season 11.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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There’s a lot to like about the way the Sabres have played, though.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Choi likes to precut carrots, celery, onions and fennel.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The site was previously owned by ExxonMobil.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Hard Rock International Hard Rock International is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and includes a global chain of theme-bar restaurants, casinos, hotels and museums.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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In lieu of the big-name resorts out West, skiers are looking to relish small-town charm and lowkey slopes.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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After all, the future Hall of Famer is keenly aware of his place in NFL history and should relish a chance to put his name on another exclusive list in the pantheon of greats.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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The design challenge is to maintain console-grade responsiveness while retaining flexibility, likely through a dedicated TV shell and systems that manage background apps and drivers.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sarah retained her Duchess of York title following her divorce.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Daedone wanted to savor decrescendo, too, as well as stasis, stupor, spiritual awakening, and whatever other sensations the stroke brought out.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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While there’s one wow on the plate after the next at the resort’s dining options, there’s more to savor at Mayakoba than traditional dining.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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This role has traditionally been reserved for players with the greatest flair, possessing an ability to open up defences with their deftness of touch and eye for a pass.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The additional charges include robbery, theft, violation of the Uniform Firearms Act, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, conspiracy, obstruction of justice and possessing an instrument of crime.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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