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
That magical four-day break in October where students rejoice, parents panic, and teachers … well, no one’s entirely sure what teachers do.
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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
Families across Israel, the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank rejoiced as 20 hostages and 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees were freed Monday.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Government leaders around the city rejoiced at the purchase.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
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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
Families across Israel, the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank rejoiced as 20 hostages and 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees were freed Monday.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Government leaders around the city rejoiced at the purchase.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoice
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With just 24 hours before a party, 31-year-old Maïlys Lecaillier from Pas-de-Calais transformed everyday items into a hilariously lifelike ostrich costume that’s now delighting TikTok.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The adorable video has delighted internet users, and it’s gone viral with over 375,500 views and more than 72,000 likes at the time of writing.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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In short, queso brings the heat and texture, while cheese dip focuses on velvety, crowd-pleasing comfort.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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That’s why my NYT Cooking colleague Margaux Laskey has created a collection of kid-friendly recipes to please whole families — children and adults, eating the same meal in harmony.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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While protein bars may never be as delicious as candy bars, these picks will satisfy your hunger and your taste buds.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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Everything from the glossy caramel drizzle to the satisfying crunch is a little messy, but totally charming, just like you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 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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The weather can have a notable impact on heating expenses in a number of ways—not only because colder temperatures will raise the amount of energy needed to warm a home, but also because colder weather increases the demand for electricity, which can cause prices to go up too.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Heat on medium power in short spurts until warmed through.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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The duo exulted in success and strove to support a young family in a fickle industry.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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Where Godard and his collaborators exulted in their freedom, Linklater was intent on painstaking accuracy.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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Toronto taxed Snell, the two-time Cy Young award winner, and expelled him from the game in the sixth, feasting on his underwhelming replacements.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Melissa is expected to feast on that deep reservoir of heat, raising the ceiling on its potential intensity.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The University of San Diego’s men’s soccer and women’s volleyball teams each posted a pair of victories this past week while three Toreros tennis players triumphed at a major event.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Both teams boast a 2-1 record in conference play this campaign and reunite almost exactly one year after the Huskies triumphed 27-17 in their most recent matchup.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Rejoice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoice. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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