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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rejoiced in
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as in owned
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
The family rejoiced in the good news.
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Up top, the sundeck is equipped with a sliding-door windbreaker, which means it can be enjoyed even if the weather isn’t playing ball.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026 -
The stout is typically served on draft — widely considered the preferred method — but it can also be enjoyed from a can.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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He was deeply loved by all who knew him and will be missed immensely.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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Rupert loved science and enlisted in the Navy after graduating from high school in Connecticut, hopeful for a career as a nuclear submariner.—
Brianna Bailey,
The Frontier,
14 Mar. 2026
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But Panjwani liked Resy’s connection to American Express, which offers monthly dining credits to members of its higher-end cards.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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Whether Grandpa was in charge of making his famous recipe, helped Grandma whip up his favorite cake, or just liked to put in a request for his favorite dessert, these recipes are just like the ones Grandpa always looked forward to eating after Easter dinner.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Wildcats savored a win against Vanderbilt University just days later.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Every victory has been savored, as the team has been reduced to eight players in each of the last seven games.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Rejoiced (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoiced%20%28in%29. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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