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
One key strategy has been attending high school football games, something which the former NFL player said is at least partially just for his own enjoyment.
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Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Making allowances for sensible upgrades to the engine, the suspension, the brakes, and interior amenities can enhance practicality and enjoyment.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Reading has shifted from being a requirement to becoming an enjoyment.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
This should look like living your values (such as honesty, vulnerability, respect, enjoyment, curiosity, tenacity, risk-taking and learning from mistakes) every single day.
—Bill Flederbach, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Making allowances for sensible upgrades to the engine, the suspension, the brakes, and interior amenities can enhance practicality and enjoyment.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Reading has shifted from being a requirement to becoming an enjoyment.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
This should look like living your values (such as honesty, vulnerability, respect, enjoyment, curiosity, tenacity, risk-taking and learning from mistakes) every single day.
—Bill Flederbach, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enjoyment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
Noun
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Htoo managed to wrestle the knife away from his attacker, but not before sustaining deep lacerations to his shoulder, neck and hands.—
Tonya Simpson,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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If the fanbase for the book series is any indication, Mirren has a popular new franchise on her hands.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Feel that lovely dog weight, dog density, as your dog settles and downshifts, grows heavy with unconsciousness, and makes the profound noises, the groans of contentment and secret multi-voweled suspirations, of a dog entering its sleep world.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Was this what some people called analytic contentment?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the past five or so years, airlines have seen a surge in passengers flying for pleasure who were willing to buy their way into premium economy or business class cabins on their own dime for a little extra comfort during their travels.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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The tense drama follows a successful scientist who develops a revolutionary recreational drug that works only on women, awakening a powerful sense of ecstasy and pleasure even when nothing in their circumstances has changed.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In particular, there is satisfaction at the £150 billion ($203 billion) worth of investment decisions announced, even though some were already known about.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport ranked sixth of 18 medium-sized North American airports in overall passenger satisfaction, according to a study of more than 30,000 travelers by the consumer analytics company.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nationally, the study found an ideal salary for happiness is between $105,000-95,000.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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In turn, this can boost morale, retention, job satisfaction and happiness.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The creators mingled and traded ideas after filming some on-field content for their channels and for the NFL and YouTube before the game.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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With a mix of trendsetting content and thoughtful storytelling, our editors keep an eye on what’s now, what’s next, and what truly matters.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The podcasting duo immediately lost it and began screaming in delight.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Sep. 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel Live returned last night after a week-long suspension, much to the delight of the general public.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, the core emotion becomes blocked because a parent’s joy was shut down during their own childhood.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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There’s something so special about those simple joys — putting on a big cozy jacket, lighting the fireplace, and just settling in together as a family.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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