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
Litton agrees with an increasing number of researchers who argue that actively composing shots, thinking about framing and light, and otherwise taking photos with intention leads to greater enjoyment, more vivid memories, and increased visual focus.
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AFAR Media, 4 Aug. 2025
Critics argued that such development contradicted the park service’s mandate to leave national parks unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.
—Michael Childers, The Conversation, 31 July 2025
Leaving a population of catchable bass in small lakes and ponds is the key to many hours of future enjoyment.
—Anthony A. Ciuffa, Outdoor Life, 7 Aug. 2025
Mileage on these titles very much varies, as does critical response and audience enjoyment.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
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AFAR Media, 4 Aug. 2025
Critics argued that such development contradicted the park service’s mandate to leave national parks unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.
—Michael Childers, The Conversation, 31 July 2025
Leaving a population of catchable bass in small lakes and ponds is the key to many hours of future enjoyment.
—Anthony A. Ciuffa, Outdoor Life, 7 Aug. 2025
Mileage on these titles very much varies, as does critical response and audience enjoyment.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
Noun
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The final term means happiness as contentment, but its related terms may suggest a connection with the pleasure of taste.—
Sebastian Purcell
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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Those people generally seem to feel the need to continue their hate year over year, no matter the improvements, because hate sells more than love or even contentment.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Much of the novel’s initial pleasure comes from its intramural politics.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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The real cost of drug use is not that people seek pleasure.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From low-rise jeans to the tactile satisfaction of flip phones and disposable cameras, many in Cairo's generation are embracing the aesthetics and slower pacing of a pre-streaming, pre-constant-notification world.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Thierry notified me of his satisfaction with another grunt and reached into the pillowy recesses of his fleece to produce a tatty padded envelope stuffed with Euros.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The duo enjoys seeing the faces of excitement, happiness, shock, and eagerness from their customers, too.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
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The special, filmed at The Majestic theater in Dallas, Texas, finds Cristela in pursuit of happiness.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The couple brought their architect, Sebastiano Pisana, who knows the town well, to consult on the contents.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting and exclusive subscriber content that's too important to ignore.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And then there’s Preserve, a delight for the taste buds where food preservation is central to the dining experience.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The family lived modestly on a street in central Edinburgh that was full of delights for a curious child.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hope Anne, a 1-year-old Labrador retriever Meet Hope Anne — a bouncy, lovable black Lab mix with a heart full of joy and a tail that just won’t quit.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: Discover the joy and benefits of growing your own vegetables at home in this beginner-friendly gardening class.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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