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
Bedsure Cooling Comforter Hot sleepers, rejoice—this cooling quilt is made for you.
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Sheri Kaz, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Also, ‘New Girl’ fans, rejoice.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
That magical four-day break in October where students rejoice, parents panic, and teachers … well, no one’s entirely sure what teachers do.
—Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Kitten lovers can rejoice, Atelier VM has a new pendant and ring that can be customized with their feline’s nose print.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Sheri Kaz, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Also, ‘New Girl’ fans, rejoice.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
That magical four-day break in October where students rejoice, parents panic, and teachers … well, no one’s entirely sure what teachers do.
—Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Kitten lovers can rejoice, Atelier VM has a new pendant and ring that can be customized with their feline’s nose print.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoice
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One-by-one, these teams utterly transformed their way of working because the entire design and execution of the program was based on delighting them and adding value at every touchpoint.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
10 Nov. 2025
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There’s always someone around the corner who’s eager to please you.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Total Wine & More’s 2025 advent calendar of wine features varietals from all over the world that are sure to please even the pickiest oenophile.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Each is ready in minutes, ideal for a filling lunch or a quick, satisfying snack.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or microwave in short bursts, stirring occasionally.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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This snow will not stick around for long, as warming temperatures next week will quickly melt any snow that sticks to the ground with this quick blast of arctic air.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Elon Musk exulted in swinging his chainsaw.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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Toronto fans were on their feet, preparing to exult in the team’s first Series win in 32 years.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Will Smith’s solo blast in the 11th sealed the Jays’ fate, but along the way fans feasted on a host of World Series anomalies, including a rare bench-clearing in the bottom of the fourth after Dodgers reliever Justin Wrobleski plunked Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez with a four-seamer.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Unlike bears and big cats, which kill their prey and then consume it, canines oftentimes tire their prey, bring it down, and start feasting on and around the hind quarters while the animal is still alive.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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On the face of it, a clash of bombast against guile; in reality, though Fonseca’s weight of shot ultimately triumphed, a showcase of two very multi-faceted talents.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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In live action, having triumphed with multi-prized intimate cinema, some directors look set to break out of their comfort zone.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Rejoice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoice. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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