as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
it would gladden me to hear you sing again
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Recent Examples of gladden
But there’s something reliably gladdening about sitting down with a warm bowl that promises to nourish.
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Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
But there’s something genuinely gladdening to take away from this inquiry into the modern media.
—Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 18 Feb. 2023
The quick-change, prop-heavy musical skit brings to the stage, briefly, staples from that classic variety show that will gladden the hearts of TV nostalgists: acrobats, plate spinners, jugglers, the Rockettes, the Vienna Boys Choir, Liberace and even the mouse puppet Topo Gigio.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2022
The word from Washington is sure to gladden the Newsom campaign.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2021
Even a dead beaver, with its buck teeth sticking out of its decomposing skull, seemed to gladden Balken.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2021
The Concorde will gladden the hearts of record buffs.
—J. A. Maxtone Graham, Popular Mechanics, 24 Sep. 2020
That turnaround is sure to gladden the hearts of Republicans, who have no hope of controlling the White House without Texas.
—Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, 6 Sep. 2020
Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
But there’s something genuinely gladdening to take away from this inquiry into the modern media.
—Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 18 Feb. 2023
The quick-change, prop-heavy musical skit brings to the stage, briefly, staples from that classic variety show that will gladden the hearts of TV nostalgists: acrobats, plate spinners, jugglers, the Rockettes, the Vienna Boys Choir, Liberace and even the mouse puppet Topo Gigio.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2022
The word from Washington is sure to gladden the Newsom campaign.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2021
Even a dead beaver, with its buck teeth sticking out of its decomposing skull, seemed to gladden Balken.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2021
The Concorde will gladden the hearts of record buffs.
—J. A. Maxtone Graham, Popular Mechanics, 24 Sep. 2020
That turnaround is sure to gladden the hearts of Republicans, who have no hope of controlling the White House without Texas.
—Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, 6 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladden
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, epicureans will be delighted with the resort hotel's culinary options, including a restaurant helmed by superstar chef Eric Ripert.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Contestants are trying to please the producer asking the questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Las Vegas is also a crowd-pleasing favorite in this regard.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As a ship that hails from Europe, MSC Grandiosa packs international flavor with a chocolatier, macarons, gelato and crepes that satisfy sweet teeth.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Our top overall pick is the Davines Love Smoothing Shampoo Bar, which satisfied both straight- and curly-haired testers.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In addition, Little Rock's community centers, including Southwest Community Center and West Central Community Center, are available as warming centers during normal daytime operating hours.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Understanding where the limits lie is crucial, especially as oceans continue to warm.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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This is where the species spend their productive summer months, feasting on small crustaceans and other seafloor prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The festival dates back thousands of years in Europe, where Christians feast to use up sweets and fats before fasting during Lent.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Though some Destiny players are not amused.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Hodge was amused that Yamasaki was prone to seasickness.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Gladden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladden. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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