1
as in loving
to take pleasure in
TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen
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2
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
Trumps otherwise basked in the royal limelight on Wednesday, visibly enjoying the pomp and ceremony, which included a royal gun salute, carriage procession through Windsor and guard of honor.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
The league's punitive new CBA was designed to limit the richest teams from enjoying a significant cash flow advantage over its poorest clubs.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
To make your outdoor decorations functional, include a cozy seating area for enjoying the fall colors.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Auciccoo Plus-size 2-piece Outfit Sometimes, loungewear is just perfect for strolling through autumn leaves or taking a long flight where comfort is the key to enjoying the experience.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
In Cousins, the Fishers and Conklins are all together enjoying their company after the pop-up.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In short, the women had a great time playing the games, joking around with each other and enjoying the mild weather at the indoor/outdoor bar.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025
Life is for living and enjoying.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
Along with the offense, the Giants’ bullpen continues enjoying collective success even with a vastly different personnel, one that does not feature Randy Rodríguez, Camilo Doval, Tyler Rogers or Erik Miller.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
The league's punitive new CBA was designed to limit the richest teams from enjoying a significant cash flow advantage over its poorest clubs.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
To make your outdoor decorations functional, include a cozy seating area for enjoying the fall colors.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Auciccoo Plus-size 2-piece Outfit Sometimes, loungewear is just perfect for strolling through autumn leaves or taking a long flight where comfort is the key to enjoying the experience.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
In Cousins, the Fishers and Conklins are all together enjoying their company after the pop-up.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In short, the women had a great time playing the games, joking around with each other and enjoying the mild weather at the indoor/outdoor bar.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025
Life is for living and enjoying.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
Along with the offense, the Giants’ bullpen continues enjoying collective success even with a vastly different personnel, one that does not feature Randy Rodríguez, Camilo Doval, Tyler Rogers or Erik Miller.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoying
Verb
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Another person responded asking her if painting over the mural counts as loving her neighbor.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Although the park attracts millions of nature-loving visitors every year, terrestrial cell phone signal quickly wanes once one wanders off populated areas and away from main roads.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Devers, who is starting at first on Saturday, has fared well at first base despite having no experience at the position prior to this season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Despite having a reputation for being at the cutting-edge of technological trends, cash is king in Japan.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In proper Capricorn form, Charles tries to take on the wise and brilliant detective role, while relishing in his previous success as an actor playing a similar character.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Isaac-Slurp has Pugsley in shackles, relishing the role reversal of master and pet.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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Investors have generally shied away from owning pieces of hedge funds on the other hand, due to the more volatile nature of the business, but with some funds producing steady returns and locking up assets for longer periods of time, Millennium could be starting a trend.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The top reason Americans cite for owning a firearm is personal protection (72 percent), by a wide margin.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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With Tracy getting the majority of the work out of the backfield, take advantage of a fantasy manager not liking his production, and add a team's RB1 who will be getting plenty of opportunities to score touchdowns when the Giants finally make it into the red zone.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Rare singer confirmed her relationship with Blanco in December 2023 by liking Instagram posts speculating that the two were dating.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For an Indiana group that has high hopes, retaining effective young talent is a must.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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And yet, despite the somewhat shaky premise—retaining the services of an insurance company that isn’t State Farm is like hiring the All About the Bass warbler to oversee your star quarterback’s injury prevention and/or rehabilitation regimen—the spot hasn’t worn out its welcome.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their charges include possessing weapons of mass destruction, possessing explosive devices and threat of terrorism, Fox 13 reported.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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In April, O’Connor was arrested on separate charges of possessing child pornography and transmitting harmful material to minors.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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For now, though, Jaonaay is savoring the moment his musical vision found its audience.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Here, the culinary creative shares her favorite product picks for brewing, sipping, and savoring the perfect cup.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Enjoying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoying. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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