as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
I've been delighting in your company, so I was wondering if we might have another date
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Adults can enjoy the spa, wine tastings, art classes, and live entertainment.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026 -
The blooms can also create issues for people who like to enjoy being in or near the water.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Kids will love the whimsical play area, Cocoland, which includes the water park along with a petting zoo and kids' club.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Somewhere in the middle of this Los Angeles neo-noir, Colin Farrell’s quiet, well-dressed, cinema-loving private eye was revealed to be a blue-skinned alien — then the show just kept going, missing-persons mystery intact.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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And on the other hand, there've been some folks who would like to see me out every day, right, banging the drum.—
Mark Guarino,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Tom and Evan hear eight bell tolls at the close of the finale, suggesting that Widow’s Bay would like another eight souls.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Adults can savor diverse cuisine at three restaurants—traditional, modern, and artisanal—while enjoying the resort's exceptional value and intimate atmosphere.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Director Spike Lee, perhaps the team’s most iconic fan, was on a float with Brunson, savoring the moment.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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“Delight (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight%20%28in%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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