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
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.
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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
Israelis and Palestinians reportedly rejoiced when the deal was announced.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
When Clair turned up on Tuesday — deposited in the early hours, wrapped in cloth, much in the same way that she had been taken — area residents rejoiced.
—Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
In June 2025, Mindhunter fans rejoiced upon hearing that the show could return as a trilogy of two-hour movies.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Some rejoiced in actually living once more in a state that was more Arab than European, but some left, especially the Moroccan Jews, who were welcomed by their original country of origin, and others left for France.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
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
Israelis and Palestinians reportedly rejoiced when the deal was announced.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
When Clair turned up on Tuesday — deposited in the early hours, wrapped in cloth, much in the same way that she had been taken — area residents rejoiced.
—Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
In June 2025, Mindhunter fans rejoiced upon hearing that the show could return as a trilogy of two-hour movies.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Some rejoiced in actually living once more in a state that was more Arab than European, but some left, especially the Moroccan Jews, who were welcomed by their original country of origin, and others left for France.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoiced
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Snoop, who delighted audiences with his dispatches from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, will be back on his ring game next month as a roving correspondent for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nancy Bernstorff and Terri Lopez, both from Ramona, said they were delighted by Truett’s artwork.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 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
Verb
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After those negotiations in Lisbon, Berrada headed back to Manchester satisfied an agreement had been verbally struck — a story The Athletic broke via sources in Portugal, with the United CEO learning mid-flight that the news was out.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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None have adequately satisfied the Royals’ needs.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
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China’s astronauts feasted on the first-ever barbecue in space after a new hot air oven was installed to cook steak, bake cakes, roast peanuts and more.—
Sarah Hutter,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Will Smith’s solo blast in the 11th sealed the Jays’ fate, but along the way fans feasted on a host of World Series anomalies, including a rare bench-clearing in the bottom of the fourth after Dodgers reliever Justin Wrobleski plunked Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez with a four-seamer.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Speaking of bummed-out veterans, Brayden Schenn isn’t exactly thrilled with things either.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mama and baby are doing well and Ford’s siblings are thrilled by his arrival.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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