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
Skaters in the western Denver metro area rejoiced as Evergreen Lake finally opened for the skating season on Saturday.
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Alan Gionet, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
While the $32 billion cannabis industry rejoiced at the historic move, the process will not be quick.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The Kings rejoiced after snapping a five-game losing streak following two close losses to the Portland Trail Blazers.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Fans rejoiced when the Paramount+ reunion series was announced in February 2024.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Most rejoiced over the opportunity to purchase a shoe released with just 72 pairs in 2005, but underneath the excitement was also a small contingent arguing to let the past lie and move onto newer ideas.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025
Miami Hurricanes fans likely rejoiced Tuesday when the latest College Football Playoff rankings came out.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
Dance fans rejoiced this past July when beloved trio Above & Beyond released Bigger Than All of Us, their first entirely electronic studio album in seven years.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Families across Israel, the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank rejoiced as 20 hostages and 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees were freed Monday.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Alan Gionet, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
While the $32 billion cannabis industry rejoiced at the historic move, the process will not be quick.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The Kings rejoiced after snapping a five-game losing streak following two close losses to the Portland Trail Blazers.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Fans rejoiced when the Paramount+ reunion series was announced in February 2024.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Most rejoiced over the opportunity to purchase a shoe released with just 72 pairs in 2005, but underneath the excitement was also a small contingent arguing to let the past lie and move onto newer ideas.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025
Miami Hurricanes fans likely rejoiced Tuesday when the latest College Football Playoff rankings came out.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
Dance fans rejoiced this past July when beloved trio Above & Beyond released Bigger Than All of Us, their first entirely electronic studio album in seven years.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Families across Israel, the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank rejoiced as 20 hostages and 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees were freed Monday.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoiced
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Twyla Tharp’s ballet Push Comes to Shove, which premiered in 1976, startled and delighted audiences with its coy, self-referential humor, and its flirtation with popular dance styles such as jazz and tango.—
Sara Krolewski,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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One of Hall’s critics, Gwen Grant, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Kansas City, said she was delighted by the news on Thursday.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The move – and more, its blunt public announcement – may have pleased Trump world, but turned out to be disastrous for the Post’s business.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.—
Sarah DiGregorio,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
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This comes after an unsuccessful attempt by Anderson's attorney to have the judge end her probation early, who argued in November 2025 that the ex-teacher had already satisfied the terms of her probation, WKMG reported.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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He was criticized for the speed of it and for only interviewing four candidates, two of whom satisfied the league’s Rooney Rule.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Your 5th House of Inspiration is warmed by the Moon’s trine with advanced Uranus, which is presently in your sign.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Remote monitoring of the process allows for unsupervised usage, and is made possible via an app that's programmed to display real-time temperatures and to send completion alerts when the meal is fully warmed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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The press feasted on Duesberg’s self-portrayal as the victim of ostracism arising from professional jealousies — a target of cancel culture before that was a thing.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bidunga feasted on the Baylor bigs inside while racking up blocks on the other end.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2026
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Not to mention all the employees within your company who might not be so pleased with that association either or might be thrilled by it.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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We are also thrilled to showcase early prototypes of our signature Cowboy Cut jeans, spanning from our founding in 1947 to 1949.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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