REJOICED IN Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

past tense of rejoice (in)

as in enjoyed

to take pleasure in at least we can rejoice in the fact that the worst of the housing slump is over

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phrase

past tense of rejoice in

as in owned

to keep, control, or experience as one's own The family rejoiced in the good news.

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The show’s producers had been looking for someone who could create the same kind of following that Jones enjoyed among teenagers.

— Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
The Thai fare at The Page is best enjoyed outdoors, with panoramic beach views.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoyed

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Not with regret, but about something homemade, on a gas stove, without artificial ingredients or sweeteners, by people who loved their neighbors and opened their door to welcome a kid from the neighborhood.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
But Royals scouting director Brian Bridges loved his talent, comparing him to former All-Star Ron Gant.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of loved

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Fan mail poured in from children who liked the haircut (a wig at first) and paid little attention to the Cold War.

— Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
Then-Tribune editor Jim Squires liked to put his staff in unfamiliar situations, so sending a political cartoonist to Milwaukee to illustrate a World Series game wasn’t deemed too crazy.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

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