1
as in savoring
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 having
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 enjoying
Belltower Green is the city’s urban greenspace and gardens, and is the spot for enjoying summer concerts, seasonal parades, and a splash pad during the warmer months.
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Katie Riley, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Yedlin, a Seattle native, feels at home in the mountains and said his wife and two young children are enjoying the quiet, family-friendly life in Utah.
—Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The actor/marketing professional is particularly enjoying the fact that her two careers are both at the forefront now.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The former first daughter was even spotted in the crowd, enjoying the concert before anyone recognized her or saw the moment at the meet-and-greet.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
While sitting on a bench, enjoying the warm weather in his Mott Haven apartment building's courtyard, Spence was shot and killed by a stray bullet striking him in the stomach, his family said Friday.
—Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
This means that the triggering issue which causes an area of turf to be classified as nonfunctional turf is that the mowed grass area is inaccessible to residents walking, sitting or otherwise enjoying the location.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Audiences so far are enjoying Lee Cronin’s The Mummy at 80% to critics’ 51% on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Guests can wander between all four of the Mayakoba properties (Fairmont Mayakoba, Rosewood Mayakoba, and Banyan Tree Mayakoba are the others), enjoying room-charging privileges throughout.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Katie Riley, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Yedlin, a Seattle native, feels at home in the mountains and said his wife and two young children are enjoying the quiet, family-friendly life in Utah.
—Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The actor/marketing professional is particularly enjoying the fact that her two careers are both at the forefront now.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The former first daughter was even spotted in the crowd, enjoying the concert before anyone recognized her or saw the moment at the meet-and-greet.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
While sitting on a bench, enjoying the warm weather in his Mott Haven apartment building's courtyard, Spence was shot and killed by a stray bullet striking him in the stomach, his family said Friday.
—Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
This means that the triggering issue which causes an area of turf to be classified as nonfunctional turf is that the mowed grass area is inaccessible to residents walking, sitting or otherwise enjoying the location.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Audiences so far are enjoying Lee Cronin’s The Mummy at 80% to critics’ 51% on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Guests can wander between all four of the Mayakoba properties (Fairmont Mayakoba, Rosewood Mayakoba, and Banyan Tree Mayakoba are the others), enjoying room-charging privileges throughout.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoying
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From massages that melt away tension and high-performance facial rituals that reveal radiant skin, to holistic therapies designed to renew every fiber of your being, the experience focuses on reconnecting with yourself and leisurely savoring the true art of self-care.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In astrology, Venus rules everything from our love life and personal value systems to our idea of pleasure, beauty and what makes life worth savoring.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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The other soldier is accused of having contact with a foreign agent, transmitting information to the enemy and other offenses, according to the indictment.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan know that having two solid contributors on cheap deals is vastly superior to having one overpriced guy who is statistically no better than the field.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Wilson says that becoming a mom has shifted her perspective on life and has her relishing moments out on the pitch more than before.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Indulge in unlimited caviar, pampering butlers and bespoke suites, while relishing high-tech amenities and evenings that come alive in bars, lounges, and entertainment venues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Hatfield-McCoy feud is a complex story related the power of owning land when land was the only power, with its own love story at the center.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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In Chicago, owning in today’s market typically costs about $484 more per month than renting.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Because loving our neighbor means more than kind words.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The structure feels as though it were built by a blobitecture-loving parent, then inherited by a child obsessed with the clean lines of mid-century design.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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His fund has posted disappointing returns and the high costs of retaining talent and building out necessary infrastructure made continuing the firm too difficult, Sandler wrote.—
Hema Parmar,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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These containers ditch the plastic in favor of silicone while retaining the same look and benefits of classic deli containers—namely, their stackability, one-size-fits-all lid, and lightweight feel.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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After six brutal years of struggling to stay afloat, movie theater owners and operators arrived in Las Vegas for CinemaCon finally liking their odds of survival.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Henley has struggled on approach since the American Express, which is the only thing holding me back from really liking him this week.—
Dennis Esser,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Machado was arrested on suspicion of 26 charges, including seven murder counts, two counts of making false returns or statements and four counts of possessing an assault weapon, according to Yolo County jail workers.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The bill would also increase the personal possession limit for buying and possessing recreational pot from one to two ounces – something the state’s consumers and law enforcement agencies don’t need.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Enjoying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoying. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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