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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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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
Sara also enjoys photographing sports.
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Sara Diggins, Austin American Statesman, 14 Mar. 2026
No one enjoys wearing stiff denim—especially not when you’re wedged into a middle seat at 35,000 feet or navigating cobblestone streets for hours on end.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
And while a few of its more hidebound customs can present something of an endurance test—outside of Chicagoland, nobody actually enjoys Take Me Out to the Ball Game—fans would probably riot if MLB managers stopped wearing their team’s uniform.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The United States enjoys one of the world’s largest exclusive economic zones today.
—Coalter G Lathrop, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Easy, impressive, and absolutely delicious, this recipe is great for anyone who enjoys sweet and juicy figs.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Mara, who is not from Bakersfield, enjoys the challenges of playing a character who is from Bakersfield.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
The three-time Academy Award winner (and 21-time nominee) enjoys the quiet environment, according to Grayson.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
Creative confidence enjoys a tailwind as loving Venus hones your 5th House of Inspiration, so your talent shines without forcing the moment.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Sara Diggins, Austin American Statesman, 14 Mar. 2026
No one enjoys wearing stiff denim—especially not when you’re wedged into a middle seat at 35,000 feet or navigating cobblestone streets for hours on end.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
And while a few of its more hidebound customs can present something of an endurance test—outside of Chicagoland, nobody actually enjoys Take Me Out to the Ball Game—fans would probably riot if MLB managers stopped wearing their team’s uniform.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The United States enjoys one of the world’s largest exclusive economic zones today.
—Coalter G Lathrop, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Easy, impressive, and absolutely delicious, this recipe is great for anyone who enjoys sweet and juicy figs.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Mara, who is not from Bakersfield, enjoys the challenges of playing a character who is from Bakersfield.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
The three-time Academy Award winner (and 21-time nominee) enjoys the quiet environment, according to Grayson.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
Creative confidence enjoys a tailwind as loving Venus hones your 5th House of Inspiration, so your talent shines without forcing the moment.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoys
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Friedlander is a pop culture and entertainment journalist based in Los Angeles who hates coffee but loves Coke Zero.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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My makeup artist loves me for it.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who has watched the last decade of merger mania in Hollywood has good reason to be skeptical.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The 21-year-old has already done the same outside Balmain and Acne Studios that day, and has plans later to stand outside Rick Owens.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The scenic design by Paul Tate dePOO III savors the show’s Grand Guignol flavors while leaving plenty of flexibility for antic comedy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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McKinney was Double-A Binghamton’s pitching coach last season and thus owns deeper histories with many of the Mets’ younger arms.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nick Martinelli is a two-time Big Ten scoring leader and owns the two best scoring seasons in Northwestern history.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Our shopping writer Julia Harrison likes to go one step further with a bed blanket underneath her duvet and above her sheets for a bit of weight and additional warmth.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Highly recommended for Wick-heads and just anyone who likes a good Hollywood-style adrenaline rush.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Musiel possesses extensive experience in estate planning, appraisal assignments, and understands the critical valuation nuances that directly impact tax positioning, wealth transfer strategy, and long-term asset preservation, too.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Awara’s Natural Luxury Hybrid model is our pick for an affordable option that still possesses noticeable quality.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 42-year-old’s rollercoaster PGA Tour career bottomed out at the end, but featured two high points at Bay Hill that Every still relishes.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ever the showman, Marty relishes ditching the pretense and his wardrobe onstage, embracing his competitive streak.—
Emma Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Clay soil is heavy and retains water longer than sandy soils.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Lab’s journalism.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Enjoys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoys. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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