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
The Kings rejoiced after snapping a five-game losing streak following two close losses to the Portland Trail Blazers.
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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
When news hit that Bad Bunny would headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime, his fans rejoiced.
—Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Government leaders around the city rejoiced at the purchase.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
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
When news hit that Bad Bunny would headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime, his fans rejoiced.
—Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Government leaders around the city rejoiced at the purchase.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoiced
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The back-to-back away victories to start 2026, to add to the goalless draw ground out at Ipswich Town in November in the only other league outing missed by Moore this season, understandably left Wrexham manager Parkinson delighted.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster These two power performers delighted fans with their real-life connection, blending Broadway and movie star appeal into their romance.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a portion of their fanbase likely isn't all that pleased that the organization seems to be essentially giving up on any hopes of turning things around this season by making these moves.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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That was a game that, upon reflection, disappointed us with the result but extremely pleased us with the performance.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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This was clearly an audience satisfied with the show, but the reviews were oddly negative.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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Gross satisfied an itch with his move to Dortmund, playing in the Champions League across 66 appearances, which included a goal and 15 assists, but Brighton is his spiritual home.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or microwave in short bursts, stirring occasionally.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The air is scented with the aroma of pitch pines warmed by the low sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Madsen, who has mostly feasted on Mountain West teams but not been sharp against better opponents, even talked this season about how people would come after his family, something that upset him.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Dec. 2025
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The 30-year-old feasted on a Bengals defense that has struggled to defend tight ends all year.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Nov. 2025
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Seriously, just thrilled about it—all of us!—
Eddie Small,
New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2026
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If people are thrilled about it, that's news, too.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Rejoiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoiced. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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