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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Recent Examples of enjoy
Ellie Goulding enjoys a ride through the canals of Venice while in town for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding on June 27.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 July 2025
The annual festival draws more than 200,000 fans nearly each year to enjoy performances across more than 100 stages.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Not fun for the rest of us just trying to enjoy the game.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 20 June 2025
It’s supposed to be a time to bond with your kids, enjoy nature, and maybe escape stresses of day-to-day life.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 June 2025
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 July 2025
The annual festival draws more than 200,000 fans nearly each year to enjoy performances across more than 100 stages.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Not fun for the rest of us just trying to enjoy the game.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 20 June 2025
It’s supposed to be a time to bond with your kids, enjoy nature, and maybe escape stresses of day-to-day life.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
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Avington takes pride in seeing the kids learn a host of new skills in everything from swimming to math and loves to see their confidence grow in the process.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
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But true Leonard fans will love the heavily detailed account, with page after page of facts about the author’s 45 books, countless movie scripts and short stories.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Before the death at the house, Snow Angels had nearly no citations or issues with the state Department of Social Services, according to the business’ licensing file reviewed by the Union-Tribune.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Vientos was in the lineup Friday hitting fifth against right-hander Michael Wacha, who has neutral splits against righties and lefties.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Those hoping for a bling-laden interior won’t like the Kia K4.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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The park is also known for its beautiful beach area with picnic tables and grills, where groups like to settle in for the day on weekends.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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The family's artisanship has attracted stars like Los Lobos, who own custom guitars made by all three generations of the Delgado family.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
13 July 2025
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But here’s the difference: Those businesses are owned by the families.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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But even as the pair appear to be relishing the reported success of the missions — which the Pentagon last week said had set back Tehran’s nuclear program by up to two years — several security issues remain on the table.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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Dreamwave used to play Rocket League with other YouTuber-archivists, and relished the raw thoughts people left on his videos.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
2 July 2025
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Peter Shane, an adjunct professor at New York University School of Law, told USA TODAY that over the years Congress has given the president authority to move parts of agencies around, but retained veto authority over the changes following the 1930s New Deal.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Cops don't have to disclose when AI is used in every department, and Draft One does not save drafts or retain a record showing which parts of reports are AI-generated.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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In 2022, curators at a museum in Ulm, Germany, began offering scents for patrons to savor while gazing at various paintings in their collection.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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Sophisticated travelers can savor world-class dining, from rich Hakata ramen to the most delicious gyoza, or explore modern art, castle ruins, and shops run by local artisans.—
Mark Lakin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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The Italian side possess a serious number of defenders who are simply not good enough to represent a club with ambitions of winning Serie A while competing in the UEFA Champions League.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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One of the great mysteries of my family life is what possessed two teenage sisters at the turn of the 20th century to leave home in Rzeszow, Poland, and head for a new life in America.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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