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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2
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
As if three promotions in as many years weren’t enough for Wrexham, the north Wales club co-owned by Hollywood stars Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds are enjoying another memorable campaign.
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Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Ferreira dispensed with the usual pablum, about not focusing on results, taking it one day at a time, enjoying the journey and what have you.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
Others enjoying the bash included Laura Reilly, Ian Bradley, Blake Abbie, Imani Randolph, and Alyssa Vingan.
—Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
And she's spoken about newly enjoying competition as a chance to showcase her creative artistry.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
For many people, enjoying coffee as part of a morning routine works well, provided caffeine intake doesn’t extend too late into the day.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Togetherness is a key component of the holiday, and many families come together to start the new year off by preparing and enjoying a meal that will bring them luck, good health and prosperity.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Local families mingle with expats, enjoying the views, food trucks, and action.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
In the middle of it all, songwriter Diane Warren paused to take a selfie, still evidently enjoying the giddy thrill of being in a room full of fellow hopefuls even after 17 times.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Ferreira dispensed with the usual pablum, about not focusing on results, taking it one day at a time, enjoying the journey and what have you.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
Others enjoying the bash included Laura Reilly, Ian Bradley, Blake Abbie, Imani Randolph, and Alyssa Vingan.
—Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
And she's spoken about newly enjoying competition as a chance to showcase her creative artistry.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
For many people, enjoying coffee as part of a morning routine works well, provided caffeine intake doesn’t extend too late into the day.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Togetherness is a key component of the holiday, and many families come together to start the new year off by preparing and enjoying a meal that will bring them luck, good health and prosperity.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Local families mingle with expats, enjoying the views, food trucks, and action.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
In the middle of it all, songwriter Diane Warren paused to take a selfie, still evidently enjoying the giddy thrill of being in a room full of fellow hopefuls even after 17 times.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoying
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Shipments include six bottles total, two of each selection, so members have one to open now and one to cellar for savoring at a later date.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
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Chris Seibert, whose 10 seasons as coach included four straight sectional titles and the 2021 Class 4A state championship, has been savoring that win.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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There were noticeable knock-on effects of having so few fixtures.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Once chewed up by the machine of expectation and found guilty of the eternal athletic sin of having too much talent too soon, Liu has since learned how to spit back rather than be spit out.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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While both are hoping to get their hands on a medal, Smith is just relishing the chance of competing at his very first Olympics after recovering from several serious injuries in recent seasons.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Evan Bates and Madison Chock are still happily married and are relishing all their accomplishments at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Ricketts family enters its 17th season owning the franchise and coming off the Cubs’ first playoff appearance since 2020, the long-term vision remains the same.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the fall, the actress made the case for owning a pair of low-slung, baggy blue jeans.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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And within that special group of music-loving daredevils, each has their own reason for applying a soundtrack to their death-defying jumps.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The freedom-loving sign tends to struggle with routine and rigidity, making a pairing with comfort creature Taurus particularly challenging.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Rocks and gravel can also help keep weeds at bay while retaining moisture, so try experimenting with different colors and textures to level up your curb appeal.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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Infused with Japanese white peony, known for its moisture-retaining properties, plus silk protein and peptide-rich whey protein, Tatcha’s cushiony eye cream is designed to melt away the look of wrinkles while visibly firming.—
Tracy Perez Han,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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So maybe there’s another surprise at quarterback somewhere across the landscape over the next few months, and maybe teams will end up liking the passing prospects in the 2026 draft more than early projections suggest.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wanting versus liking The first interesting wrinkle that needs to be considered is the fact that dopamine does not directly cause the sensation of pleasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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The charging documents say Myers has nine prior felony convictions, including two for assault, and several prior gun convictions, and is legally barred from possessing guns because of this.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Daley was arrested by the Marana Police Department in Pima County on May 15, 2025, accused of selling drugs, possessing paraphernalia and a gun despite a prior felony conviction, according to the filings.—
Michael Ruiz , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Enjoying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoying. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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