1
as in to delight
to feel or express joy or triumph
rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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2
as in to please
to give satisfaction to
news of the enemy's surrender rejoiced a nation weary of war
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Recent Examples of rejoice
Celtic won, 2-1, and Portuguese sports daily Mundo Desportivo rejoiced.
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Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 May 2026
For example, Discord users can rejoice, as voice chats and video calls are now end-to-end encrypted.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
In a video posted by a game-goer, William could be seen rejoicing during the game and even giving a fellow soccer fan a rowdy thumbs up, accompanied by a grin.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Nuggets Nation, rejoice at your own risk.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
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Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 May 2026
For example, Discord users can rejoice, as voice chats and video calls are now end-to-end encrypted.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
In a video posted by a game-goer, William could be seen rejoicing during the game and even giving a fellow soccer fan a rowdy thumbs up, accompanied by a grin.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Nuggets Nation, rejoice at your own risk.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoice
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An early example of internet-viral fame, the then-47-year-old unemployed charity worker from rural Scotland delighted viewers and judges with her powerful, angelic voice and charm.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Torres continues to show great flair in writing for Oscar winners, though, with Portman playing a mother delighted by her daughter’s interest in a step-child doll to torment.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Even Adam’s irritable female boss, Suzie (Sasheer Zamata), hides under a people-pleasing mask.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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This party punch is sure to please any crowd.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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On the third floor, alongside the hotel's Center Pool, is The Sandbox, a refined poolside restaurant with American coastal dishes that will satisfy any of your poolside cravings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Messi, at 35, led his country to glory against France, winning soccer’s ultimate prize in a pulsating match that finished 3-3 after extra time and had to be settled by a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC News,
19 Dec. 2022
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If Harris can bring together a family with Indian, African, and Jewish heritage, America can glory in its diversity.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
26 Aug. 2020
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The visit will be Xi’s first to North Korea since 2019, and the latest overture from Beijing to warm a historical but often complicated relationship with its neighbor.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The risk is not theoretical The dangers of hot, humid weather are not new to professional soccer players and tournament organizers, though the risks are getting more pronounced as the planet warms.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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My assignment was to ruminate on the quiet, to contemplate it, and if all went well, to exult in it.—
Matt Crossman,
Midwest Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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Watching from New Orleans, former Huskers star guard Tyronn Lue exulted.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, Siri feasted on an 86-mph cutter from the Rockies’ Kyle Freeland and sent it toward the team bullpens in left field.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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Smallmouth bass already feast on humpback chub in the river’s upper section, where agencies spend millions of dollars annually to keep the intruders in check.—
Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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Argentina triumphed in the subsequent penalty shootout to pick up their third World Cup and, crucially, Messi’s first.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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All of those concerns were largely forgotten after the transcendent final, when Lionel Messi, of Argentina, triumphed over Kylian Mbappé, of France, in a match considered one of the greatest ever.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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“Rejoice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoice. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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