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
But subversion at the expense of any agency or enjoyment makes for the wrong kind of friction in an experience like this.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Reading for enjoyment is important for many reasons, including critical thinking and empathy development, but not all is lost.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
De Ligt gobbled up anything aerially to Viktor Gyokeres, much to the enjoyment of United fans, who jeered Arsenal’s new striker when his number came up for substitution.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
More variety means more versatility, and more fan enjoyment, at your football get-together.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Reading for enjoyment is important for many reasons, including critical thinking and empathy development, but not all is lost.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
De Ligt gobbled up anything aerially to Viktor Gyokeres, much to the enjoyment of United fans, who jeered Arsenal’s new striker when his number came up for substitution.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
More variety means more versatility, and more fan enjoyment, at your football get-together.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
Noun
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The trilogy fight between the two saw Shevchenko walk away from UFC 306 with the title back in her hands.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The largest ethnic group within that population is Burmese Muslims – known as Rohingya – who have been denied Burmese citizenship, faced widespread human rights abuses and, starting in 2016, genocide at the hands of the Burmese military.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The truth is that silence can be mistaken for contentment.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The prospect of him dying brought her contentment.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Wide open areas with branching paths and extremely verticality are key to Metroidvania games like Hollow Knight, but usually the pleasure derived from unlocking a previously dead-end space comes from having an interconnected world.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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Despite something of a false opening promise, Last Rites is appropriately terrifying, far more successful on a scare-by-scare basis than the second or third films and a really frothy return to the aesthetic pleasures of Wan’s first Conjuring.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While toxic cultures drain energy and stifle performance, the opposite is also true — positive work environments fuel productivity, collaboration and employee satisfaction.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Survey participants for the personal finance index were asked to rate their satisfaction with their financial situation, general cost of living, and whether their disposable household income was enough to lead a comfortable life in their country of residence.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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How will the historical Market Square area, where Katajanokan Laituri is located, become a hub for art and design, enhancing happiness for those who interact with the space?—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The creator of Breaking Bad and prequel spinoff Better Call Saul reteams with his Saul star for the genre-bending series about the most miserable person on Earth’s pursuit to save humanity from happiness.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This hair tool bag from Famoplay keeps straighteners, curling irons, and blowout brushes safe, organized, and away from the rest of your suitcase’s contents.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Smith is a delight to watch.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Haunted Scream Park opening weekend 'Tis the season for frights and delights!—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a band that, with each album, has been traveling more towards joy, play, and relief, Laraaji makes sense as a collaborator.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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In more recent versions, joy is emphasized over shame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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