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
Josh gets to sit back, relax and focus on being a dad while enjoying the fleeting moments of high school ball before Michaela heads to college.
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Charles Baggarly
april 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
These are the public spaces that guests mill about in—sipping a berry cooler at the long bar, enjoying a glass of malbec and a read by the stove, or playing monopoly at the communal table.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Plus, remember the creative use of outdoor spaces like the porch and patio for enjoying the great outdoors in the South.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
If Washington waits until the invasion fleet is already assembling for the crossing at full capacity, China begins Phase Four after enjoying every day of unmolested preparation that blockade and coercion bought it.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
While enjoying all the treats, don’t forget about the pandas.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Both indices posted gains during trading hours on Wednesday, after enjoying their best day since last May on Tuesday.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Currently, Madison and Tyler are enjoying life as an engaged couple.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
For now, Edwards is enjoying his fresh start.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Charles Baggarly
april 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
These are the public spaces that guests mill about in—sipping a berry cooler at the long bar, enjoying a glass of malbec and a read by the stove, or playing monopoly at the communal table.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Plus, remember the creative use of outdoor spaces like the porch and patio for enjoying the great outdoors in the South.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
If Washington waits until the invasion fleet is already assembling for the crossing at full capacity, China begins Phase Four after enjoying every day of unmolested preparation that blockade and coercion bought it.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
While enjoying all the treats, don’t forget about the pandas.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Both indices posted gains during trading hours on Wednesday, after enjoying their best day since last May on Tuesday.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Currently, Madison and Tyler are enjoying life as an engaged couple.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
For now, Edwards is enjoying his fresh start.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoying
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Some vacationers relish lounging by the pool with a good book, taking a walk on the beach, or savoring spa time.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Baked into our calendar and customs are endless mechanisms for marking time, for savoring, for taking stock, for starting fresh.—
Risa Polansky Shiman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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Parents love having an easy, reusable activity for restaurants, travel days, sleepovers or quiet time at home.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Blue Owl, which is unique in having two of these nontraded private credit funds, is also among the last to report redemptions.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Here was an orchestra engaged in every nerve and sinew — and heart — at one with its conductor, audibly relishing every minute.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Calipari is a Hall of Fame coach who is all too used to this stage and will be relishing another opportunity to take the Razorbacks to the Sweet 16.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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In a court filing, the FCC has defended the Media Bureau approval, as well as its decision to grant Nexstar a waiver from a media ownership cap that limits any one entity from owning stations covering more than 39% of the country.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Together, these moves (along with owning a Popeyes restaurant franchise) show Megan’s ability to seamlessly blend music, branding, and pop culture into moments that capture attention, drive conversation…plus sales.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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As Kaiko continues adjusting to life indoors, Turner hopes her story will help others recognize the long‑term consequences of unethical breeding—and the difference a safe, loving home can make.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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All of our kids, every single one of them, protecting them, loving them, showing up for them.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rather than simply buying the house, Gores traded a portfolio of Los Angeles–area assets, including undeveloped land in Bel Air, while retaining a financial interest in some of those properties, consolidating multiple holdings into a single trophy estate.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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Only 2200 of them remain, having staved off swells of economic uncertainty, retaining their Irish accents and ways of life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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And the robot companies’ success hinges in part on people liking the robots.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Yet somehow, in spite of themselves, everyone kind of winds up liking him.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged Medina-Medina with illegally possessing a firearm, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Josh Duggar is currently serving a more than 12-year prison sentence for downloading and possessing child pornography in a separate case.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enjoying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoying. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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