enjoys

verb

present tense third-person singular of enjoy
1
as in loves
to take pleasure in TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen

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2
as in has
to keep, control, or experience as one's own a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world

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Recent Examples of enjoys Opponents argue that the nation that won its independence from Denmark in 1944 enjoys all the benefits of European integration with no drawbacks. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 The Palazzo Dandolo Paolucci, to give the property its full and proper title, enjoys a nuanced genealogy. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Williams enjoys Schiaparelli and Dior runway shows, but had never had a stylist before meeting Keopple. — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Her husband, Isaac Marnik, works with a nonprofit that provides after-school and summer programs for youngsters, and the family enjoys hiking and camping. — Felice J. Freyer, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026 Solorzano enjoys watching movies and going on walks with his dog and his wife. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Dean Sheleheda, Hylary Sheleheda’s 14-year-old child, previously participated in the musical theater program and now participates in the choir and enjoys performing. — Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Danica Patrick enjoys the view during her European summer vacation. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Michaela Trimble is a Vogue contributor and freelance journalist based in Mexico City who enjoys covering all things Latin America, travel, design, wellness, and spirituality. — Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoys
  1. loves
  2. has
  3. savors
  4. owns
  5. likes
  6. possesses
  7. relishes
  8. retains
Verb
  • Shelton’s also a guy who loves the pressure of a big match, and any American man trying to end the drought of Grand Slam winners — in front of a home crowd, no less — will need mental strength out the wazoo.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Mara loves Harbaugh’s leadership already, though, even before seeing him in action on the sideline for a regular season game.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of loves
Verb
  • Yash also has the Sony film, Ramayana, coming out globally November 6.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Garcia has also been nominated for an Oscar and Warren famously has been nominated for 17 competitive Academy Awards, but has yet to win one.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of has
Verb
  • My mother savors her espresso slowly.
    — Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026
  • In helming a tale of a lonely boy who savors friendship with a visitor from outer space, the American director drew on his own memories of childhood isolation.
    — Will Gosner Britannica Editors June 8, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026
Definition of savors
Verb
  • Geoff Wilson, a 2001 UF graduate from Sarasota, owns the only one printed.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox, reportedly sold 40% of Premier League club Liverpool to a consortium that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of owns
Verb
  • For formal events, the thespian likes boots and classic pumps from brands like Gianvito Rossi, Amina Muaddi, Giuseppe Zanotti and Tory Burch, among others.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Russell likes to position the ponytail at the crown with the direction of the hair running parallel to the cheekbones.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of likes
Verb
  • Wolf succumbs to Shura, a demonic force in the game’s mythology that possesses those who give in to bloodlust.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The observations show the red supergiant has an atmosphere with a temperature of around 3,680 degrees Fahrenheit (2,030 degrees Celsius), but possesses at least two regions even hotter than this.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of possesses
Verb
  • McBurnie is something of a throwback; a physical target man who relishes gritty duels and aerial battles.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh apparently relishes a good debate, and the upcoming policy meeting is expected to see some robust back-and-forth.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of relishes
Verb
  • With the upgrade, Apple retains the size of the M4 Mac mini but packs a new M6 processor to deliver four times better AI performance, two times faster storage and graphics, and 40% better CPU performance, the company says.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
  • But get past the hype, and what follows is a good example of how to conduct deeply personal journalistic work that retains both a level of compassion and criticism.
    — Becca James, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of retains

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“Enjoys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoys. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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