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
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.
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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
Skaters in the western Denver metro area rejoiced as Evergreen Lake finally opened for the skating season on Saturday.
—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
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
Skaters in the western Denver metro area rejoiced as Evergreen Lake finally opened for the skating season on Saturday.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoiced
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Two weeks ago a Quinn Hughes cameo during Connor Storrie’s SNL debut may have delighted the Heated Rivalry fandom.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
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Trump has turned heads with eye-popping looks since reentering the White House in January 2025, which both delighted her fans and frustrated detractors.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Even Irving Langmuir joined in on the praise of his associate, which no doubt pleased her immensely.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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That message has pleased some on the right, who have praised Paramount over its decision to buy The Free Press, cut ties with Stephen Colbert, and bring back one of the president’s favorite film franchises.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To her, Dorr’s presentation satisfied questions of access, freeing the library board to consider capacity.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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The legislation laid out in detail a governance structure that satisfied lenders financing the transaction 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,
23 Feb. 2026
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Mulching is typically done in late spring once the soil has warmed and after frost begins in the fall to blanket the soil against the cold.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are warmed through and just starting to break down, 6 to 8 minutes.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
23 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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Meanwhile, New England feasted on the easiest schedule in the league.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Gordon-Kirsch recently visited Coliseum College Prep Academy in Oakland to teach a few dozen 9th graders in teacher Madison Moore's classroom, who was thrilled.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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However, that tiny demographic will be thrilled with the purchase.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Rejoiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoiced. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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