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
Austin Reaves is enjoying the best stretch of his NBA career, and Redick has seen contributions from a variety of players night after night.
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Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Lomax not only wrote the song but also stars in the commercial, which portrays him enjoying the Biggie Bag combo meal, a scene that turns into a lively celebration of music and food.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
The key to enjoying the skin is to start slow to ensure your body can tolerate it, and to cook it long and hard at a high temperature so that the skin becomes softer and easier to chew.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
There’s so many things in life that benefit from taking your time and enjoying them and savoring them.
—Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
The interaction between artists such as Terry Truett and those enjoying their work was replayed throughout the day.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The future of vehicles is a world where car buyers can purchase a vehicle once and reap the benefits of its intuitive design throughout its lifecycle, enjoying new features and upgrades without having to pay an additional cost.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Along with other royals, like King Constantine of Greece and their families, Juan Carlos and Diana were frequently photographed enjoying the sun on his royal yacht, Fortuna, and basking in the Spanish summer.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
After all these years, Martin seems to be enjoying the spotlight as much as ever.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Lomax not only wrote the song but also stars in the commercial, which portrays him enjoying the Biggie Bag combo meal, a scene that turns into a lively celebration of music and food.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
The key to enjoying the skin is to start slow to ensure your body can tolerate it, and to cook it long and hard at a high temperature so that the skin becomes softer and easier to chew.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
There’s so many things in life that benefit from taking your time and enjoying them and savoring them.
—Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
The interaction between artists such as Terry Truett and those enjoying their work was replayed throughout the day.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The future of vehicles is a world where car buyers can purchase a vehicle once and reap the benefits of its intuitive design throughout its lifecycle, enjoying new features and upgrades without having to pay an additional cost.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Along with other royals, like King Constantine of Greece and their families, Juan Carlos and Diana were frequently photographed enjoying the sun on his royal yacht, Fortuna, and basking in the Spanish summer.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
After all these years, Martin seems to be enjoying the spotlight as much as ever.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoying
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Still, nostalgic home cooks are keeping the classics alive, recreating and sharing their takes and savoring the memories that come with them.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Aboard an inflatable raft, guests drift down the Aare Canal toward the town of Interlaken, Switzerland, savoring a meal of bubbling raclette served over potatoes and two generous glasses of white wine.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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There were fires that needed putting out across the team and having Gravenberch, Mac Allister and Szoboszlai in form has helped extinguish a number of them.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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He was suspended to begin the 1995 season for cocaine and admitted to having a substance abuse problem.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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After some time, Hamlin emerged from his car and was greeted by his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates, relishing the fact his sixth attempt at a title wasted away despite leading 208 of the 319 laps after starting on the pole.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Linger unhurried, relishing in the colorful vibe of this excellent establishment as a reward for the day-long brewery crawl.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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India’s new corporate vanguard Increasingly, many of these centers are leading efforts on product engineering, AI model development, and automation strategy — co-owning innovation and intellectual property in the process.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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In fact, according to Oxfam's latest findings, the wealthiest 1% currently control 43% of the world’s wealth, while owning more capital than 95% of humanity combined.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lopedote, who lived in Havelock, is remembered as a loving caretaker, generous cook and homemade gift-giver in an online obituary.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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But her intended target turns out to be her husband, who is suddenly revealed to be starkly different from the loving family man Nadia has known.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The signature lumber is low-maintenance and resists staining, fading, and retaining moisture — even in coastal and harsh climates.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The contemporary hull is designed to maximize openness while retaining a close connection with water.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Khattar recalled first liking science in sixth grade when her grandmother, who had been a science teacher in India, showed her the diagram of a heart.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sixteen squirrels from 16 state parks competed for the title of Fat Squirrel Week Champ, with fans casting votes by liking and commenting on photos posted to each park’s Facebook page.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The next 77 minutes saw the Pride largely in control despite Seattle out-possessing and out-shooting them.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Vecna attaches one of the vines to Will's mouth, overriding his willpower and possessing him.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Enjoying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoying. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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