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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
The funds support conservation of wetland habitats in the National Wildlife Refuge System for the benefit of wildlife and the enjoyment of people, the agency said.
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Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Throughout the entire performance, the band explored visual enjoyment as well, using open-reel tape decks, CRT display drums, and electric fan harps, delivering a large-scale show that shook the entire venue, relentlessly building the crowd’s excitement.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
There’s his loyalty, sure, but also this other flicker; some enjoyment, some sense of being alive.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
God created the earth and its heavenly places for our enjoyment.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
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Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Throughout the entire performance, the band explored visual enjoyment as well, using open-reel tape decks, CRT display drums, and electric fan harps, delivering a large-scale show that shook the entire venue, relentlessly building the crowd’s excitement.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
There’s his loyalty, sure, but also this other flicker; some enjoyment, some sense of being alive.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
God created the earth and its heavenly places for our enjoyment.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
Noun
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The land changed hands as developers pitched grand ideas to no avail.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Switzerland, like Germany, built its 20th-century industrial economy on training and valuing all types of workers—those that work with their hands and those that work at a desk.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In an interview with Classic Bands, Dreja expressed contentment for his career overall.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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To pair that personal contentment with realising his ambition of returning Ferrari to glory would mean everything to Leclerc.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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At the onset of Cox remarks, a minority of attendees loudly booed his presence, but the governor was able to rally applause by invoking his pleasure to be back at his alma mater.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Just 45% of respondents under 30 said pleasure over the death of a political opponent is always unacceptable compared to 51% among ages 30 to 44, 61% ages 45 to 59 and 69% for those 60 or older.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Performance makes up 55 percent of the total score, followed by reputation at 30 percent, accreditation at 10 and resident satisfaction at 5 percent.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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More than eight in 10 employers say that financial wellness boosts job satisfaction, retention, and productivity, according to the report.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Meg had made every arrangement for our happiness.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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But creating happiness in cities also requires both spectacular design and a deep understanding of how the intersection of architecture, urban design, and the public realm affects our emotional and physical well-being.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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,
6 Oct. 2025
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In the time since, the Post has shed much of its former staff, some of whom have found success producing the same content on other platforms.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Everything about this outfit is a delight — much like the actress herself.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Foodies will enjoy the signature delights of the region, like Tropea onions, spicy nduja sausage spread, and the classic frozen Tartufo, made with layers of mouthwatering gelato.—
Gary Portuesi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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That means more kids can experience the joy of building and imaginative play without frustration.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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