1
as in delighted
to feel or express joy or triumph
rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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2
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
Two runs scored, and the Dodgers walked off the field with a 4-3 loss as the home crowd rejoiced.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Travis Kelce rejoiced on draft day.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Radicals around the world rejoiced at Lincoln and his Grand Army of the Republic, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Fans rejoiced when the veteran pop-rap group announced that the five-member classic lineup would return for the first time in eight years to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025
Fans rejoiced in August when it was revealed that Michelin star dumpling house Din Tai Fung would be making its Arizona debut at Scottsdale Fashion Square in 2025.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Williams’ fans rejoiced that the lengthy trial had come to an end with his freedom, however conditional.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
After Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, elated Syrians rejoiced in the streets.
—Farrah Hassen, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Fans rejoiced, and their zeal not only defibrillated McDonald's cultural capital but also excited a network effect that drove consumption—crowning the brand as the world's most effective marketing campaign at the 2023 global Effie Award.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Travis Kelce rejoiced on draft day.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Radicals around the world rejoiced at Lincoln and his Grand Army of the Republic, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Fans rejoiced when the veteran pop-rap group announced that the five-member classic lineup would return for the first time in eight years to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025
Fans rejoiced in August when it was revealed that Michelin star dumpling house Din Tai Fung would be making its Arizona debut at Scottsdale Fashion Square in 2025.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Williams’ fans rejoiced that the lengthy trial had come to an end with his freedom, however conditional.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
After Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, elated Syrians rejoiced in the streets.
—Farrah Hassen, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Fans rejoiced, and their zeal not only defibrillated McDonald's cultural capital but also excited a network effect that drove consumption—crowning the brand as the world's most effective marketing campaign at the 2023 global Effie Award.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoiced
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Two dachshund siblings have delighted viewers on Instagram after a video of them cuddling together on their shared daybed went viral, drawing more than 134,000 likes and a flood of emotional responses from viewers.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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It’s left supporters on Capitol Hill delighted, frustrated, or wondering what’s next.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lincoln coaches were anything but pleased with all the critical calls which seemed to go Mission Viejo’s way.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Archie is carried out to the car in his bed, pleased with his decision.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was sentenced to 50 days in jail, which has already been satisfied by time served following his arrest, and five years probation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Packers satisfied a major need by adding an elite pass rusher.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Melvin had two relievers ready and warmed but stuck with Verlander.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Add chicken back to sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes until chicken is coated and warmed through.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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One account published in 2002 by Russian official Konstantin Pulikovsky claimed that the train carried cases of Bordeaux and Beaujolais wine from Paris, and that passengers feasted on live lobster and pork barbecue.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Guests feasted on pizza, pasta, and gelato, and sipped on Aperol spritzes and Lambrusco from local winery Tomato Wheels, before leaving with a bottle of Rao's tomato sauce.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Hilton, meanwhile, was thrilled that several of his former FIU teammates turned out for his Hall of Fame induction ceremony, including quarterback Paul McCall; running back Darian Mallary; and wide receivers Wayne Times and Jason Frierson.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jayson is not entirely thrilled that two of his operatives are dead and their child, Sam, is missing.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Rejoiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoiced. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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