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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rejoice in
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoice (in)
Verb
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Ball enjoys every second of their interactions, too.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026 -
The winner will get to enjoy Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, with a full official Super Bowl Experience, including round-trip airfare, three-night hotel accommodations, plus a $1,000 gift card for expenses.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Most felines don't like the feeling of sticky tape, aluminum foil, or spiky plastic mats on their paws.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Watch Kim discuss liking Swift’s music in the podcast above.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Jan. 2026
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Everyone loves a redemption arc, but Legette can’t take away playing time from other developing weapons like Brycen Tremayne and Jimmy Horn Jr.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Kick off the new year in comfort while the customer-loved Allswifit Slip-On Walking Shoes are on sale at Amazon.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hurricanes fans should savor this moment and what this team has accomplished.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thompson, meanwhile, savors every contemptuous glare and hateful retort Anna regularly supplies.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Rejoice (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoice%20%28in%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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