1
as in savoring
to take pleasure in
TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen
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as in having
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world
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Recent Examples of enjoying
The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.
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Bridget Borgobello
july 03,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Always like seeing the boys happy and enjoying the moment — nothing can match that.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
Fourth of July plans may only last a weekend, but the deals happening at Lululemon are worth enjoying long after the fireworks fade.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Start in the Windy City, after enjoying some of its classic deep-dish pizza.
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Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
But in the process, the department demoted theology, a field that some had targeted for enjoying professional status when nursing did not.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Even still, no matter whether a rider chooses to lay their head in a hotel or a tent, anyone who's spent the day enjoying the open road covered by State Farm Insurance will rest far easier that night.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
There were a lot of people and a lot of fans, a lot of cameras, the drivers enjoying it and smiling.
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Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images As Micron customers try and adjust to a new reality of constantly rising memory prices, investors in the company are enjoying historic profit margins.
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Ari Levy,kif Leswing,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Bridget Borgobello
july 03,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Always like seeing the boys happy and enjoying the moment — nothing can match that.
—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
Fourth of July plans may only last a weekend, but the deals happening at Lululemon are worth enjoying long after the fireworks fade.
—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Start in the Windy City, after enjoying some of its classic deep-dish pizza.
—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
But in the process, the department demoted theology, a field that some had targeted for enjoying professional status when nursing did not.
—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Even still, no matter whether a rider chooses to lay their head in a hotel or a tent, anyone who's spent the day enjoying the open road covered by State Farm Insurance will rest far easier that night.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
There were a lot of people and a lot of fans, a lot of cameras, the drivers enjoying it and smiling.
—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images As Micron customers try and adjust to a new reality of constantly rising memory prices, investors in the company are enjoying historic profit margins.
—
Ari Levy,kif Leswing,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoying
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In the spirit of savoring a slower lifestyle this summer, Michaels has given its custom printing and framing services a serious upgrade.
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Carmy vowed to get the restaurant out of debt before savoring some soul-searching and crafting a new recipe for success.
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Swift and Kelce opted against having traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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As the picture rolls along, Garcia shows a more assertive side, relishing her character’s emergence from her shell.
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Tourism in Albania has seen a sharp increase in recent years, with people relishing the nation’s vast, undeveloped coastline.
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Luis Mauricio Flores Ordonez, 33, was charged with owning an unregistered aircraft that was operated by another person.
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After that, owning any edition puts you on the same live game, and my earlier release-and-early-access guide breaks down every window in one place.
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Two years ago, Ella Langley introduced herself to country-loving audiences with her debut album Hungover.
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Colombian journalists and fans in Kansas City Stadium were loving Cabo Verde’s attempt to knock out the reigning champions.
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These nanoscale pathways allowed lighter fractions, including naphtha, gasoline, and kerosene, to pass through while retaining heavier components.
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The Nets still project with spending power after retaining Sharpe and Minott.
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These premium earbuds combine some of the best active noise cancellation in the category with rich, detailed sound that can be customized to your liking through Sony's companion app.
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At issue today is whether or not liking social media posts is an angerable offence on a reality television program.
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But there is a difference between identifying agility as important and possessing it.
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In 1999, authorities jailed Gadd for possessing child pornography.
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“Enjoying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoying. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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