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
Sarma questioned whether public figures should own land vital to local communities—either in emergencies or simply for public enjoyment—and cited Vinod Khosla's controversial blocking of public access to Martins Beach in California as another example.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Experiencing these activities with friends could heighten the level of enjoyment and maximize the diversionary aspect of these outings.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Kurt, of course, loved rolling and rubbing on the square slab, called a paver, and his enjoyment inspired pet parents across the internet to take part.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 July 2025
Beyond cleanliness, a comfortable bed, and attentive service, the quality of coffee served can make or break a guest’s enjoyment of their hotel or resort stay.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Experiencing these activities with friends could heighten the level of enjoyment and maximize the diversionary aspect of these outings.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Kurt, of course, loved rolling and rubbing on the square slab, called a paver, and his enjoyment inspired pet parents across the internet to take part.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 July 2025
Beyond cleanliness, a comfortable bed, and attentive service, the quality of coffee served can make or break a guest’s enjoyment of their hotel or resort stay.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
Noun
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The picture evokes Sunday-afternoon contentment, when nature and faith and the body converge to create a moment of true grace.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
17 July 2025
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This type of contentment is also related to community spirit.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
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Even then, though, the total experience is so disorienting that its mere existence is half the pleasure.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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He’s flown down to Trump’s pleasure palace, where Trump emerges in a pristine white suit like Ricardo Montalban from Fantasy Island — while his VP J.D. Vance is reduced to playing the pint-sized Tattoo.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
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Companies with robust internal communication strategies experience a 25% increase in productivity and up to 30% higher employee satisfaction.—
Aurelien Mangano,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Oh, and there’s no prize, except the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Research shows that the act of mindfully enjoying an experience amplifies our happiness.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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On July 4, 1776, 56 signatories to the Declaration of Independence signed their death warrants to secure unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness through, among other things, government by the consent of the governed.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
31 July 2025
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The data centers that fuel AI have already gobbled up all of the content on just about every website visible on the internet.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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And then there’s Preserve, a delight for the taste buds where food preservation is central to the dining experience.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The family lived modestly on a street in central Edinburgh that was full of delights for a curious child.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
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The moments of joy and lightness are interspersed with shots of Williams in deep contemplation.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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That state, known as flow, brings a quiet joy that lingers long after a trip ends.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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