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
Both play it perfectly straight, which only adds to the enjoyment of a near-perfect people pleaser, and scriptwriter Ben Hopkins is clearly having a field day.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
These parks reinforce the idea that national parks aren’t just for long-distance vacations but rather for daily life, enjoyment and reflection not far from home.
—Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
The lot of the unit covers a substantial area of 6,900 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.
—Unitedrobotsrealestate, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025
Part of his enjoyment came from being surrounded by talented actors like Carell, Fey, Domingo, Calvani and Kenney-Silver.
—Sean Mandell, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enjoyment
Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
These parks reinforce the idea that national parks aren’t just for long-distance vacations but rather for daily life, enjoyment and reflection not far from home.
—Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
The lot of the unit covers a substantial area of 6,900 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.
—Unitedrobotsrealestate, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025
Part of his enjoyment came from being surrounded by talented actors like Carell, Fey, Domingo, Calvani and Kenney-Silver.
—Sean Mandell, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
Noun
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The agents pushed him against a metal fence, put his hands behind his back and twisted his arm, according to the lawsuit.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the sun was setting, hundreds of North Texans — many clad in black — gathered with candles and posters in their hands and solidarity in their hearts.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Was this what some people called analytic contentment?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Students find contentment, satisfaction, and meaning in daily interactions and major discoveries.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The world’s longstanding fixation with blowjobs is arguably a function of our other longstanding fixation with pleasing cisgender men, but as our understanding of gender, sexuality, and pleasure itself has become more expansive, so, too, has our knowledge of blowjobs.—
Ian Kumamoto,
Them.,
10 Sep. 2025
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For those focused on track time rather than pleasure drives in the country, Ferrari offers the Assetto Fiorano specification, which is about 66 pounds lighter thanks to extensive use of composite materials such as carbon fiber and titanium.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Explain that rest and recharge time directly contributes to better performance, creativity, and job satisfaction.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Apple has lost its spot atop a long-running study of customer satisfaction in computers to one of its older Silicon Valley neighbors.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Poehler plays Joy, the embodiment of happiness in the mind of main character Riley, in the Inside Out movies.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Sep. 2025
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Co-written with Claire Douglas, Hannah Ellis, and Jason Massey, the song explores the uneasy tendency to sabotage our own happiness, pairing wistful guitars with Velasco's soaring vocals.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The content drew attention to the country’s inequality by contrasting the lives of the children of the country’s elite – with designer clothing and foreign vacations – with images of Nepali migrant workers returning home in coffins from dangerous jobs abroad.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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But, at a time when loneliness among young people is at an all-time high, the popularity of chatbots may leave young people uniquely exposed to manipulation, harmful content, and hyper-personalized conversations that reinforce dangerous thoughts.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s the way Fleur looks at Julian in real life too — adoring and feverishly in love, so when Fleur announces that the pair are getting married over dinner with friends, everyone responds with joy and delight.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Suddenly, and to the great delight of both Anna and her fellow AC, Ryan (John Early), there’s some real juicy drama in the Junction.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There was a spirit of abundance and joy, too; that can’t be remiss.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The winning animal photos of the 2025 International Pet Photography Awards are a heartwarming, playful and artistic look at the animals that live among us, providing joy as pets.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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