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
Each glass features a generous bowl that enhances the sparkling wine’s bouquet and a fine, tapered rim that slows the release of bubbles to maximize your enjoyment with each sip.
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
After purchasing land in Warrensburg, Clark began building a private ranch designed as a personal zoo for his own enjoyment.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Residents named in the lawsuit say that the drones hovering above their homes have resulted in ongoing privacy concerns and a loss of enjoyment of their property.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Putting in the attention and care to help plants establish in their first year or two in the landscape will reward you with many years of enjoyment to come.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
After purchasing land in Warrensburg, Clark began building a private ranch designed as a personal zoo for his own enjoyment.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Residents named in the lawsuit say that the drones hovering above their homes have resulted in ongoing privacy concerns and a loss of enjoyment of their property.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Putting in the attention and care to help plants establish in their first year or two in the landscape will reward you with many years of enjoyment to come.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
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Relaxed licking paired with loose body language likely indicates love and contentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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The words used illustrated a sense of contentment from the quarterback toward the front office.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Where to Shop in Saint-Germain-des-Prés Saint-Germain’s retail scene blends practical staples with refined pleasures.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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There are few greater pleasures than slipping your feet into some soft slides and cruising to the beach, pool, or even the office.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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Successful adopters establish clear metrics to gauge AI utilization, employee satisfaction and overall business impact.—
Mike Hyzy,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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It's associated with irritability, guilt, reduced life satisfaction, and depression.—
Juli Fraga,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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While Mercury in Leo encourages you to prioritize your happiness on a daily basis, Saturn in Aries brings structure to your finances and sense of security.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Bhutan has become famous for its different approach to governance, which has been admired in the West, for example calculating gross national happiness or mandating that 60% of the country remain forested.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Previously, Lucia was the director of digital content at FOX61 News in Connecticut and has previously written for outlets including FoxNews.com, Fox News Latino and the Rutland Herald.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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And so, this data led to changes in body design in 2022 that saw more than 30 percent more overtakes, much to the delight of F1 fans, no doubt.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Well, consider that, unlike what’s happening in the world at large, the frights and delights inside Viola’s Room are actually fun.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Enjoy Basketball styles itself as a media and lifestyle brand celebrating the positivity and joy of basketball.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Queerness is making peace with estrangement, a digging in and making do where the alternative—the smothering imperatives of the dominant world—is what makes making do feel like joy.—
John Birdsall
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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