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
Celebrations extended above ground, where desperate loved ones and the rescuers rejoiced at their survival following a perilous search.
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Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Celtic won, 2-1, and Portuguese sports daily Mundo Desportivo rejoiced.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 May 2026
But the teachers’ union rejoiced, knowing the law would make teachers’ lives easier and increase demand for their services.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
When the authorities announced on Sunday that the monthlong measures were easing, Ismail rejoiced.
—Mirette Magdy, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
Thankfully the stream returned and Charlotte rejoiced at the win, where Ball was later seen repeatedly punching his own mascot.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
California Republicans rejoiced over the scandal, but are split on the best GOP candidate for governor.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
First-year Kansas assistant basketball coach Tony Bland rejoiced a week ago when the Jayhawks learned they’d be headed to San Diego for first- and second-round NCAA Tournament games.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
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.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Celtic won, 2-1, and Portuguese sports daily Mundo Desportivo rejoiced.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 May 2026
But the teachers’ union rejoiced, knowing the law would make teachers’ lives easier and increase demand for their services.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
When the authorities announced on Sunday that the monthlong measures were easing, Ismail rejoiced.
—Mirette Magdy, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
Thankfully the stream returned and Charlotte rejoiced at the win, where Ball was later seen repeatedly punching his own mascot.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
California Republicans rejoiced over the scandal, but are split on the best GOP candidate for governor.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
First-year Kansas assistant basketball coach Tony Bland rejoiced a week ago when the Jayhawks learned they’d be headed to San Diego for first- and second-round NCAA Tournament games.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
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.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoiced
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Uncle Potato’s grumpy-sweet expression has delighted Instagram users after he was rescued on Thanksgiving this year.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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Read on for 16 books that delighted us in 2025, ordered alphabetically by title.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Dec. 2025
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Starting in place of Ball at point guard, Simpson recorded a season-best 16 points and also hauled in five rebounds versus the Nuggets, continuing a pattern that’s pleased the staff.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Dec. 2025
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The slam certainly pleased the KU portion of the crowd, which was listed at 15,407.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Dec. 2025
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Green Dot founder Steve Barr stipulated that his group’s schools would be union represented — but that commitment satisfied only a small number of opponents.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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It’s all served in an industrial space of concrete, steel, and glass near the Opera House, warmed in tone by walnut wood lattices and jade green banquettes.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Average water temperatures in the region warmed almost a full degree Fahrenheit between May 31 and June 5 and were nearly three degrees warmer than their 30-year normal.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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When the Knicks hosted the Spurs on Christmas Day last season, Wembanyama feasted with 42 points, 18 rebounds, four assists and four blocks.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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On Monday, Siri feasted on an 86-mph cutter from the Rockies’ Kyle Freeland and sent it toward the team bullpens in left field.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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And nonprofit staffers were even more thrilled when country singer Miranda Lambert, a longtime dog lover and advocate for four-legged friends, showed up at its facility in Hermitage that day.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Dec. 2025
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We’re thrilled to launch the new Indie TV Pilot Competition & Showcase timed to our 15th anniversary alongside longtime ATX TV friends and TV mastermind Mark Duplass, whose support and vision is of immense value to us and our community.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Dec. 2025
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