as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
the rejoicing parents of the bride
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as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
there was great rejoicing at the launch party for the book
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as in delighting
to feel or express joy or triumph
rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to
news of the enemy's surrender rejoiced a nation weary of war
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Recent Examples of rejoicing
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Image When the rebels toppled Mr. al-Assad in December, there was little rejoicing among Maaloula’s Christians.
—Ben Hubbard, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Chris Graythen / Getty Images There will be some rejoicing over the news that NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps is resigning and will transition out of the company by the end of the month.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Erik Kain Saturday is finally here—and there was much rejoicing!
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Image When the rebels toppled Mr. al-Assad in December, there was little rejoicing among Maaloula’s Christians.
—Ben Hubbard, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
Dokoupil visited Doral’s El Arepazo gas station, where locals have been rejoicing, and later hit up Made in Italy gelateria.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Chris Graythen / Getty Images There will be some rejoicing over the news that NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps is resigning and will transition out of the company by the end of the month.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoicing
Adjective
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Éomer’s exile from Rohan and eventual return during the battle of Helm’s Deep in Two Towers felt more emotional and triumphant.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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The euphonium, a tenor tuba, shifts among moods solemn, restless, agitated, triumphant and reflective.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The festivities take place at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, which is located about 80 miles from Pittsburgh.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Feb. 2026
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The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are set to face off for the NFL title in seven days and will soon travel to the San Francisco area for all of the pregame festivities.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Church’s has been delighting customers since 1952, when the first location opened in San Antonio.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sabara led Riley onto the stage, delighting Trainor and her fellow judges.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Can an aging bull learn some new tricks to continue pleasing its owners?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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The provocative, genre-defying horror flick boasts unhinged gore, a delightfully dark sense of humor, Madigan as the creepiest aunt ever, and a crowd-pleasing finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the reaction is just as vast, and even more persistent, Angela was proud to tell me about Moon Palace’s place as a node in a larger community network.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Now 32, the Canadian is the proud owner of 25 X Games medals, including 14 gold total and eight in the slopestyle discipline.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Rangers celebrated their 1994 championship team before the game as part of the franchise's centennial celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This is where the species spend their productive summer months, feasting on small crustaceans and other seafloor prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Consider the vivid hypocrisy of the ICE agents who were seen feasting at the popular El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Willmar, Minnesota, and then returning later to arrest the owner and employees of this café that had graciously served them.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Shakers, a sect of Christianity named for their ecstatic worship dancing, were nonviolent and refused to fight in the Revolutionary War upon settling in Upstate New York.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Here, Seyfried captures the inner conflict of Ann Lee’s torment and trauma along with the ecstatic release of her religious practice.—
Mark Olsen,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Rejoicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoicing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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