1
as in delighted
to feel or express joy or triumph
rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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as in pleased
to give satisfaction to
news of the enemy's surrender rejoiced a nation weary of war
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Recent Examples of rejoiced
Nonetheless, the newcomers rejoiced, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country’s multiple crises that are largely rooted in gang violence and corruption.
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ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Rouzbeh Fouladi—Middle East Images/AFP/Getty Images Khamenei’s detractors rejoiced upon hearing his death, citing decades of repression and crackdowns on expression and protests under his rule.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
In a sign that the company has taken back at least some control over its stock narrative, many on Wall Street rejoiced that Netflix can now return to focus on its pure-play streaming strategy.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
And in their absence, the other lives in the city rejoiced.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
South Dallas community leaders rejoiced after the vote.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
When on day five of his mayoralty Zohran Mamdani acknowledged the inefficacy of homeless sweeps and avowed to end them, street homeless adults, advocates, and attorneys rejoiced.
—Deborah Berkman, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
When Miles made the decision to follow Steve's footsteps, the entire family rejoiced.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Democrats rejoiced; Republicans despaired.
—Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Rouzbeh Fouladi—Middle East Images/AFP/Getty Images Khamenei’s detractors rejoiced upon hearing his death, citing decades of repression and crackdowns on expression and protests under his rule.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
In a sign that the company has taken back at least some control over its stock narrative, many on Wall Street rejoiced that Netflix can now return to focus on its pure-play streaming strategy.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
And in their absence, the other lives in the city rejoiced.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
South Dallas community leaders rejoiced after the vote.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
When on day five of his mayoralty Zohran Mamdani acknowledged the inefficacy of homeless sweeps and avowed to end them, street homeless adults, advocates, and attorneys rejoiced.
—Deborah Berkman, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
When Miles made the decision to follow Steve's footsteps, the entire family rejoiced.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Democrats rejoiced; Republicans despaired.
—Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoiced
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Two weeks before Quinn and Jack Hughes joined Storrie for his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live, many Heated Rivalry fans would have been delighted by the collision of two worlds.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.—
Shawn Chen,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.—
Shawn Chen,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Miami also declined to offer Jovic, though there’s no indication that his inclusion would have satisfied Phoenix.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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The legislation included a detailed governance structure that satisfied lenders by giving the borrower, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, control over decision making for three years after the deal closed.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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Meals are usually served with corn or flour tortillas warmed in a traditional Oaxacan clay oven alongside a flight of salsas made from the 12 different types of chili peppers grown on the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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By the time glacial ice from the era receded and temperatures warmed enough for the ectotherms, Ireland had broken off from the European continent and was inaccessible to roaming reptiles.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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All across Northern California, diners feasted on matsutake in countless forms.—
Becky Duffett,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the dance floor, guests played games of mahjong, sang karaoke and feasted on spring rolls, roast duck and other delicacies while sipping Hennessy cocktails inspired by the Year of the Fire Horse.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some local hockey fans are thrilled at the prospect of welcoming the region’s NHL team just down the road.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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There is plenty about Norris to make fun of, but I’d be thrilled if today’s MAGA bros honored their forbears and were slightly less histrionic.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Rejoiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoiced. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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