REJOICES (IN) Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of rejoice (in)

as in enjoys

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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rejoices in

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phrase

present tense third-person singular of rejoice in

as in has

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

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Arasha enjoys a few choice manipulative moves in her litany of parts, reversing situations that seem to have no obvious good outcome.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Ye-ji wants an interview, and Mi-ok enjoys the interest and attention.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoys

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The comedian Nathan Fielder loves to sit just a hair too close to people.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026
Alice Mushrooms Chocolate Discovery Set Alice mushroom chocolates are for the friend who tries every single wellness trend but also loves to indulge in a daily (or nightly) chocolate break.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of loves

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My mother savors her espresso slowly.

— Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026
In helming a tale of a lonely boy who savors friendship with a visitor from outer space, the American director drew on his own memories of childhood isolation.

— Will Gosner Britannica Editors June 8, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026

Definition of savors

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Senior Anna Stromberg first started getting her hair styled by Huettl sophomore year, and likes to do a bun with either four braids, dragon braids, or two braids.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
For everyone who likes to cook (or eat), The Grateful Gourmet is the stop.

— Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 14 Oct. 2026

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