ENJOYING Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

enjoying

verb

present participle of enjoy

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 While they’ve been spotted enjoying glitzy dinners and events in historic villas with friends in Saint-Tropez and Capri, really, the Clooneys have spent most of the summer at their home on Lake Como. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 Meg Nazworth came to eat at Kafi BBQ after having Halal barbecue last year and enjoying various Middle Eastern and African cuisines. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 Sabrina is no Dolly, which isn’t a knock but a comment on the impossibility of any new artist ever enjoying the level of admiration and adoration that Parton did for most of her life. — David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 These are women in their late 30s, still single, who’ve been through relationships and are still trying, who could have had kids and haven’t, committed to their work and to enjoying themselves. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Being able to save money while still enjoying life and eating out without worrying about the bill followed close behind the top two answers. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Never out of print, continually adapted to stage and screen, in the 1980s Anne was enjoying a surge in popularity unprecedented even in its own successful history. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026 Our last night in Valoria la Buena was spent among newfound friends, discussing the Strokes, love and coffee, all while enjoying a little rum. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The campaign featured billboard ads and a video spot showing Kylie simply enjoying wearing the glasses, without necessarily highlighting their practical features. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

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Experiencing water passively, as when savoring a lake or ocean view or hearing the sounds of waves, can also spur calm and help regulate stress response.

— Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Whatever the reason, there’s a lot of value in fast-drying clothes, like preventing mold or mildew from the wash cycle, enjoying soft and wrinkle-free pieces, or simply savoring the smell of fresh, warm clothes.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of savoring

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Sporting is planning to stay with its MLS model of having two DPs and four U22 roster spots that only charge a certain number against the salary cap.

— PJ Green August 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
The number of Americans who report having six or more close friends has plunged by 50% this century, and the number of people reporting no close friends has skyrocketed by 400% over that same time period.

— Ken Stern, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of having

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But at a time when other actors might be trying to desperately avoid being typecast, Innanen seems to be relishing being the internet’s cutie of the moment.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Trump in his second term has increasingly seemed to focus on relishing the presidency’s ceremonial aspects.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of relishing

Verb

Owning a stake in a profitable, growing business that provides a wanted product or service over the long term is preferable to owning paper currency, which is destined to lose purchasing power over time.

— Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
But on those platforms — which don’t have partnerships with LA28 — resellers can list tickets without actually owning them.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
And while some fans are loving the lyrics and what is a catchy beat, others have been less kind, telling Duplantis to stick to pole vaulting.

— Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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The technology is now at the center of a push at the California State Capitol to prohibit law enforcement agencies in the state from possessing or using the devices.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Among the additional counts against Andrew are allegations of making or distributing indecent images of children and possessing extreme pornography.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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