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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2
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
Noun
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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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The surrounding streets are a pleasure to stroll, particularly the wide Corso Italia, where families gather around benches under the trees and couples peruse the boutiques’ window displays.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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And the Greek goddess of love, pleasure and beauty is also at the ready.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Best in customer satisfaction: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines has mastered the delicate balance between operational efficiency and genuine hospitality that many larger carriers struggle to achieve.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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Key workforce KPIs, such as time-to-fill, turnover rates, labor costs per patient visit and patient satisfaction scores, help assess staffing effectiveness and its impact on care quality.—
Kunal Khashu,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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But for one white horse, true happiness looks a little different—flat on its side, sound asleep, and snoring without a care in the world.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Foster your relationships: Though not a direct method of training stamina, your social network plays a big role in emotional well-being and overall happiness.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
19 June 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,
17 June 2025
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Users can see the Pinterest board Chamberlain created as inspiration for the new blend, the behind-the-scenes content from the photo shoot and click shoppable Pins to purchase the limited-edition blend and merchandise collaboration with coffee cups, a keychain, pitcher and a tote bag.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
17 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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Despite this, their greetings weren't necessarily more affectionate than the other dogs, indicating that emotional responses don't always equate to more joy when being reunited.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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