REJOICE IN Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of rejoice (in)

as in to enjoy

to take pleasure in at least we can rejoice in the fact that the worst of the housing slump is over

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as in have

to keep, control, or experience as one's own The family rejoiced in the good news.

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Jewel enjoys a casual summer day while shopping at the What Goes Around Comes Around pop-up in Aspen.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
There are certainly plenty of spots along the banks from which to take in the view, but it is best enjoyed from the deck of your own river cruise, which are plentiful and can be surprisingly cheap.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoy

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Vibrant, free-spirited, and sometimes a little scruffy around the edges, some love it, others don’t—and Brighton is very ok with that.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Reviewers especially love their structured design, one of the hallmarks of a more durable, tight weave that lends the style its inherent stability.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

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August is National Sandwich Month, a time to savor its incredible diversity and cultural impact.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
But fans might want to savor this one, because according to Vermont law, highway patrol mandatory retirement age is 57, the age the youngest Broken Lizard member hits this month.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

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