1
as in hands
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
a scenic walkway along the ocean shore that is intended for the enjoyment of all
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as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
this new video game should provide countless hours of enjoyment
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Recent Examples of enjoyment
The enjoyment part is still there.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Manz requested that the restaurant shell out $100,000 to compensate him for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress and lost enjoyment of his New York City trip.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s because proper grading and drainage lay the foundation for healthy soil and plants, and good design shapes a functional flow in your everyday enjoyment of the garden, from utility paths to outlets, hose spigots, and lighting.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
The third dollar, or whatever is left over, can go toward enjoyment.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Manz requested that the restaurant shell out $100,000 to compensate him for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress and lost enjoyment of his New York City trip.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s because proper grading and drainage lay the foundation for healthy soil and plants, and good design shapes a functional flow in your everyday enjoyment of the garden, from utility paths to outlets, hose spigots, and lighting.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
The third dollar, or whatever is left over, can go toward enjoyment.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
Noun
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In the clip, shared by @whit_fashionfinds, footage from inside her living room shows her teen on hands and knees pushing clutter across the floor and underneath the couch.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Consider setting aside grandiose ambitions for the moment and taking a break to do something active with your hands.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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West presents her memoir as a story of her growing clarity and contentment in her life with Aham and Roya.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2026
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One of them was do awe experiences make people feel a sense of contentment and satisfaction with their lives?—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the morning invites a slower pace and simple pleasures, the Moon opposing chatty Mercury later can pull feelings and words in different directions.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Leo moon tests your ability to lighten up when unexpected pleasures come knocking.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Beyer, who has a warm smile and bright-pink glasses, did not hide her satisfaction.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Cities that ranked highest tended to perform well in areas such as emotional and physical well-being, job satisfaction and strong community ties.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Even with the Hornets in the midst of one of the best stretches in franchise history and the city gravitating toward full-fledged acceptance and happiness, the test that stood before them was a beast.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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This focus on their past appeals to the story’s lowest hanging fruit, which is its sense of incipient tragedy, the foreclosure of the possibility for happiness.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Facebook Collabs are now available in the Partnership Ads Hub and will soon be added to recommended creator content types.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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In particular, cast member Heidi Gardner at one point laughed so hard that the sketch ground to a halt for about 20 seconds, as the audience cheered with delight.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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However, this is the second Kickstarter from ViewDock – its first running last year and successfully delivered to the apparent delight of backers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
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My ila facial was pure joy—no painful extraction or aggravating scrubs here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Look for ways to add joy to your life, whether that looks like taking more breaks or weaving artistry into your to-do list.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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