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
Ben Hubbard, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Here was the fruit of someone else’s obsessions, and this was part of the why: art could bring such rejoicing.
—Coke Bartrina, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 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
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
Here was the fruit of someone else’s obsessions, and this was part of the why: art could bring such rejoicing.
—Coke Bartrina, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 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
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In the latest episode of the Fortune Crypto Playbook podcast—available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube—finance editor Jeff John Roberts and senior reporter Leo Schwartz discuss what this year will mean for the industry after its triumphant 2025.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Olympic medalist made a triumphant return to the mat for her senior year at UCLA — and opened the NCAA gymnastics season with a near-perfect performance seemingly inspired by her time on Dancing with the Stars.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Even after a season of festivities, morale can be low and burnout can be high.—
Karen Hinds,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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The anniversary festivities appeared to also take place at The Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills as Windey shared a snap of the hotel's logo as latte art.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Newsom has trolled Trump for months with social media barbs, delighting some Democratic loyalists who have pushed party leaders and potential 2028 candidates to take a harder line.—
Dave Goldiner,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Below, meet the newest brick-and-mortar children’s stores that are delighting the city’s kids and adults alike.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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The actress and comedian almost singlehandedly revived the Golden Globes telecast last year with a hosting gig that did the near-impossible feat of pleasing a room full of A-listers and seemingly everyone who watched on TV.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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South Florida sports history is proud to have been the host for Crump’s barrier-busting history.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Big Ten is marching into the heart of Southern football with a proud swagger, daring any conference to challenge its claim as the power to beat in the College Football Playoff.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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When news of Maduro’s removal first spread on social media early that Saturday morning, many banged pots and pans in celebration.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The mother of three has often spoken about the importance of family time, frequently sharing glimpses of celebrations and milestones with her children on social media.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fat Tuesday is a tradition of feasting on rich foods before the 40-day Lenten period of fasting begins on Ash Wednesday.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps the sea lions’ greatest crime is indulging in salmon that humans would rather be feasting on.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Cleghorn writes speculatively and somewhat romantically of a culture in which women giving birth were sustained by ecstatic rites and practices conducted within the sacred protection of caves.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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After an ecstatic dance with Gerry, dreams of a likely proposal spinning in her head, Bundle heads to bed for the night.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Rejoicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoicing. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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