as in to delight
to feel or express joy or triumph
proud grandparents who kvell over every thing that their precious little darlings do
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Recent Examples of kvell
Any fan of borscht will kvell at the idea of a beet latke.
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Dec. 2022
Bonnie Winkelman, 62, was kvelling (gushing) over her Lhasa apso, Einstein.
—Alix Strauss, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2017
Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Dec. 2022
Bonnie Winkelman, 62, was kvelling (gushing) over her Lhasa apso, Einstein.
—Alix Strauss, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kvell
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Just days ahead of her latest birthday, Burnett delighted fans with a guest appearance in the April 24 episode of Hacks.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Packers delighted hometown fans by finally using a first-round pick on a receiver for the first time since 2002, selecting Texas wideout Matthew Golden, who covered 40 yards in a scorching 4.29 seconds at the scouting combine.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Make networking, socializing and participating in activities that bring you joy your priorities.—
Eugenia Last,
The Mercury News,
29 June 2024
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Acevedo’s treatment of magic as an everyday possibility is compelling, but there is also magic in the wonder, surprise, frustrations, and joys the characters experience in their relationships with one another.—
Nicole Chung,
Time,
25 July 2023
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Some of the ads bragged about Stellantis brands' U.S. heritage, including reminding people of Jeep’s hero role during World War II, according to published reports.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Elon Musk, who launched the Department of Government Efficiency, which is at the heart of the shake-up of the federal government, has bragged about his tactics in rooting out leaks at his companies.—
Mark Olalde,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Kvell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kvell. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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