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as in hands
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
a scenic walkway along the ocean shore that is intended for the enjoyment of all
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as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
this new video game should provide countless hours of enjoyment
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Recent Examples of enjoyment
Choose a Destination That Suits Everyone When planning a family vacation that also allows for adult enjoyment, selecting the right destination is key.
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 7,000 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
Part of the internet’s enjoyment about it may be down to changing viewing habits and the evolution of community.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Food affordability and accessibility was shown in the data to be a huge barrier to enjoyment and satisfaction, Dugan said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 7,000 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
Part of the internet’s enjoyment about it may be down to changing viewing habits and the evolution of community.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Food affordability and accessibility was shown in the data to be a huge barrier to enjoyment and satisfaction, Dugan said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for enjoyment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
Noun
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His latest book, The Best Possible Life, draws on 2,000 years of wisdom and provides actionable insights to help readers cultivate deep contentment, joy, and confidence.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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In other words, success leads to contentment, and contentment leads to downfall.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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As the rodent lifted its head in pleasure, Mochinski pulled down its lower lip to expose a blade of grass stuck in its teeth.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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But Trump took the most pleasure teasing Miranda, who couldn’t move or speak.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Since purchasing the team in August of 2022, the Walton-Penner ownership group has spent approximately $100 million upgrading Empower Field and improving fan satisfaction.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2025
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Plus, research suggests that people who regularly engage in hobbies have fewer symptoms of depression and better health, happiness, and life satisfaction than those who don’t.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
5 Feb. 2025
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Like hope, wonder is doubt is faith is A woman exiled, feeling her way from paradise to an arid wilderness Stolen in pursuit of ahistorical happiness, amnesiac.—
Paul Tran,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Your happiness and smiles and great food and service were very much appreciated.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Many low-carb diets are higher in protein than standard diets, and many high-protein diets are naturally lower in carbohydrates due to their high protein content.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
5 Feb. 2025
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Deepfake content led to fraud losses of over $12 billion in 2023, according to Deloitte.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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That’s the delight of Morandi: his comedy has no rise or fall.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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But most cats continue to knead blankets and pillows for the rest of their life, to the delight of humans.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Think of the way Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande honed the message that Wicked was not just a remarkably successful capitalization of Broadway IP but a tribute to radical joy.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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Amid many celebratory posts on her Instagram Stories on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs clinched their third consecutive Super Bowl berth, quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ wife shared one photo that hardly sparked joy.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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