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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Opponents argue that the nation that won its independence from Denmark in 1944 enjoys all the benefits of European integration with no drawbacks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
North and South America will enjoy the best views, with observers able to follow the entire eclipse from beginning to end overnight.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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Russell likes to position the ponytail at the crown with the direction of the hair running parallel to the cheekbones.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Why people don’t like it Some residents are worried about how these sprawling energy farms will affect local soil, especially near farmland.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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Experiencing water passively, as when savoring a lake or ocean view or hearing the sounds of waves, can also spur calm and help regulate stress response.

— Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The dominant eight-wicket win ended an eight-match losing streak in the format outside Pakistan and, given the paucity of success in recent times, a 1-1 draw in the Caribbean was to be savoured.

— Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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