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as in joys
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 pleasures
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 triumphs
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 pleases
to give satisfaction to
the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words
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Recent Examples of delights
Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
The rest of us are strolling into fall with an eye to earthly delights.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Mendelsohn and Aduba are delights are here as well.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Haunted Scream Park opening weekend 'Tis the season for frights and delights!
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Malta also has one of the few edible delights on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, ftira.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
There’s always something new to discover — whether that’s a different luxurious villa, new activity or fresh culinary delights.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The summer sky also offers other cosmic delights to complement a photograph of the Milky Way.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
But, not surprisingly, Howard doesn’t really have the taste for wicked delights, leaving Eden an intriguing misfire.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2025
Farrell, 49, also delights with a demonstration of his song-and-dance skills in the scene.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Here's what to know about the chocolatey delights.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Dawn Yang, Global Head of Entertainment Partnerships, emphasized TikTok’s role as a discovery engine that constantly surprises and delights audiences.
—Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Barbecue fans can now sample these stylish delights 50% more often, for as of Labor Day weekend Barbs accomplished a long-time goal and is now open on Fridays as well as Saturdays and Sundays.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
The rest of us are strolling into fall with an eye to earthly delights.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Mendelsohn and Aduba are delights are here as well.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Haunted Scream Park opening weekend 'Tis the season for frights and delights!
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Malta also has one of the few edible delights on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, ftira.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
There’s always something new to discover — whether that’s a different luxurious villa, new activity or fresh culinary delights.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The summer sky also offers other cosmic delights to complement a photograph of the Milky Way.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
But, not surprisingly, Howard doesn’t really have the taste for wicked delights, leaving Eden an intriguing misfire.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2025
Farrell, 49, also delights with a demonstration of his song-and-dance skills in the scene.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Here's what to know about the chocolatey delights.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Dawn Yang, Global Head of Entertainment Partnerships, emphasized TikTok’s role as a discovery engine that constantly surprises and delights audiences.
—Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delights
Noun
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The joys and occasional frustrations of being in the company of others.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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One of the small joys of autumn is throwing on a soft sweatshirt over some stretchy leggings to walk around and admire the changing leaves.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the pleasures of writing this note is the feedback from readers and the subsequent debate – usually by email, sometimes over a coffee or pint, depending on my travels.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Rolling around in dollar bills is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but any CEO and investor worth their salt knows cash can be a drag on revenue and returns.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sports events, social outings, movies, the theater, fun get-togethers, playful activities with kids – do whatever pleases you and brings you joy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Your animal friends will get tasty pumpkin treats and seasonal enrichment as Jack-o-Lanterns become reefs for the underwater creatures.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Sep. 2025
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While any of the hobbies shown in the film would be ideal to try this season, few are as sweet as baking treats to share with others.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nothing satisfies a comfort food craving like a pan of pasta.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, this cycle rarely satisfies either partner.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Computing history, of course, is filled with such terminal diversions, most never to be fully realized, and many for good reason.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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So those traveling with kids may be more comfortable in a larger hotel with more diversions for little ones.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In conventional design, a nuclear submarine uses a Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) to generate heat by fission, which then warms water in a closed primary loop.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Erin was a frightening peek into a new world order of how strong Atlantic storms are becoming as the planet warms.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Very highly detailed recreations.—
Katie Hafner,
Scientific American,
10 Sep. 2025
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Museumgoers are greeted by several recreations of wooden boats used by Native Americans.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Delights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delights. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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