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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
the opportunity for travel was one of the major delights of the couple's golden years
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as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
with his great sense of humor and bubbly personality, he is a delight to be around
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as in pleasure
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
we were filled with delight at the sight of everyone in the family together at last for the holidays
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as in to joy
to feel or express joy or triumph
I delighted at the sight of my old schoolyard tormentor standing behind the fast-food counter, asking customers if they wanted fries
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as in to please
to give satisfaction to
the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words
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Recent Examples of delight
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Stars in attendance included Justin Bieber, Jamie Foxx, and Lauryn Hill, the latter taking the microphone for a spontaneous medley, to the crowd’s delight.
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Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
Emily Maskell,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
Still, in its charms the production delights.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
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But Trump has so far pointed to Vance and Rubio as his likely successors in 2028, much to the delight of the GOP base.
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Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Stars in attendance included Justin Bieber, Jamie Foxx, and Lauryn Hill, the latter taking the microphone for a spontaneous medley, to the crowd’s delight.
—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
Verb
The role required an actor fluent in Russian and English, a detail that delighted Kharlamova.
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Emily Maskell,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
Still, in its charms the production delights.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
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These days, Evan finds some joy with his parents’ dog, a Mini Aussie named Gypsy, which now lives with him.
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The days leading up to his passing were filled with joy, gratitude, peace and acceptance.
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New York Police shut down the immediate vicinity of Madison Square Garden and closed part of 7th Avenue bottlenecking traffic near the iconic sports and entertainment arena.
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.
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From activewear heroes to beacons of quiet luxury, here are all the labels running their own summer sales right now and the top picks worth grabbing from each (in alphabetical order for your viewing pleasure).
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After learning of an evil rock promoter’s plan to use heavy metal to keep society sedated in a cycle of hedonistic pleasure, a stylish metallic alien arrives on Earth to save humanity and rock out!
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The latter would be a repeat of the 2024 Copa America final that went all the way to extra-time before Argentina eventually triumphed.
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In the Queen of the Ring final, Iyo Sky triumphed over Liv Morgan.
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Create Layers Gardens in shade often rely less on color and more on other attributes to please the eye.
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The steeply descending main street of Haworth is filled with tea shops, pubs and stores clearly dedicated to pleasing Brontë pilgrims, but its basic form, including the original stationery store where the sisters once bought their paper, remains the same.
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Set in the San Bernardino Mountains (like Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead), Oak Glen is home to acres of apple orchards, bed-and-breakfasts, and a family fun park, Oak Tree Mountain.
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Every Sunday, the kids club—adorably called Sweet Potato—organizes eco-educational activities such as bamboo kit workshops and pigment painting classes, and the shallow end of the beachfront infinity pool delivers hours of watery fun.
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But do all this with the knowledge of what brings you contentment—and start charting your course now.
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Barefoot in jeans and a T-shirt, the rock legend is the picture of contentment as waves ripple through the pool behind him from a breeze off the Atlantic.
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If there isn't enough money to satisfy every creditor, state probate laws determine the order in which claims are paid.
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The Justices ruled the president cannot redefine birthright citizenship, and all children who are born in the United States, whether their parents are in the country legally or not, satisfy citizenship requirements in the 14th amendment.
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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