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
On Wednesday, June 10, the Euphoria star and her boyfriend, Scooter Braun, were seen rejoicing after the Knicks pulled off a last-second win at home against the Spurs, 107-106, after being down 29 points in the second half of the game.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
There was more work to be done—there always is—but for now, this was a moment to rejoice.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Fashionistas will rejoice at Zingara Vintage, which caters to serious collectors, with racks of Victorian pieces, 1950s cabana wear, and groovy 1970s denim, with prices that reflect the rarity of the choice finds.
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Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
Chávez said Monday was a day for rejoicing and noted that the New Haven Pride Center is like a phoenix rising from the ashes in time to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
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Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
There was more work to be done—there always is—but for now, this was a moment to rejoice.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Fashionistas will rejoice at Zingara Vintage, which caters to serious collectors, with racks of Victorian pieces, 1950s cabana wear, and groovy 1970s denim, with prices that reflect the rarity of the choice finds.
—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
Chávez said Monday was a day for rejoicing and noted that the New Haven Pride Center is like a phoenix rising from the ashes in time to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
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This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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On the final day of Pride Month, here’s one final bonkers gay story to delight and amaze you.
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Create Layers Gardens in shade often rely less on color and more on other attributes to please the eye.
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The steeply descending main street of Haworth is filled with tea shops, pubs and stores clearly dedicated to pleasing Brontë pilgrims, but its basic form, including the original stationery store where the sisters once bought their paper, remains the same.
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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.
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If Harris can bring together a family with Indian, African, and Jewish heritage, America can glory in its diversity.
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If there isn't enough money to satisfy every creditor, state probate laws determine the order in which claims are paid.
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The Justices ruled the president cannot redefine birthright citizenship, and all children who are born in the United States, whether their parents are in the country legally or not, satisfy citizenship requirements in the 14th amendment.
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My assignment was to ruminate on the quiet, to contemplate it, and if all went well, to exult in it.
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Watching from New Orleans, former Huskers star guard Tyronn Lue exulted.
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Other low-income counties in New Mexico, a state with many of the country's fastest-warming cities, show similarly low AC use.
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The terrain is rocky, with vineyards clinging to steep limestone slopes, simultaneously warmed by the sun and cooled by salty Adriatic breezes.
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The latter would be a repeat of the 2024 Copa America final that went all the way to extra-time before Argentina eventually triumphed.
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In the Queen of the Ring final, Iyo Sky triumphed over Liv Morgan.
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Hardaway has feasted on open shots created by Jokic and Doncic in recent years.
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The small flowers are visited by native bees and butterflies, while songbirds feast on the berries.
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“Rejoice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoice. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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