1
as in to delight
to feel or express joy or triumph
rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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2
as in to please
to give satisfaction to
news of the enemy's surrender rejoiced a nation weary of war
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Recent Examples of rejoice
If that wasn't enough, fans of the 2004 hit series Desperate Housewives rejoiced at the recent announcement of a spinoff titled Wisteria Lane.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
So old fans can rejoice even as this Superman wins new fans from among those who normally don’t care about superheroes.
—Kirk Honeycutt, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
Harley fans rejoice: after Friday's severe weather cancellations, conditions look much better for Harley Davidson Homecoming's July 12 events tonight.
—Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 12 July 2025
Do not despair about Rep. Ron Weinberg’s gross behavior, but rejoice that brave women came forward to share their experiences and quickly shut down his political advancement.
—Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
So old fans can rejoice even as this Superman wins new fans from among those who normally don’t care about superheroes.
—Kirk Honeycutt, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
Harley fans rejoice: after Friday's severe weather cancellations, conditions look much better for Harley Davidson Homecoming's July 12 events tonight.
—Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 12 July 2025
Do not despair about Rep. Ron Weinberg’s gross behavior, but rejoice that brave women came forward to share their experiences and quickly shut down his political advancement.
—Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoice
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Here are 10 standout examples, but vintage specialists such as Analog/Shift, Wind Vintage, and the major auction houses regularly bring forth superlative pieces in rare configurations that will delight even the most jaded collector.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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Last year, Lohan delighted fans by making an appearance at the Mean Girls movie musical premiere in New York City.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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German consumers are harder to please and demand higher speeds over long distances which EVs can’t handle.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Even the staunchest traditionalists can find a pie to please.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Nuts are a crunchy, satisfying snack packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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What was [satisfying] about that was a lot of those students ended up living very fulfilling lives.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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Messi, at 35, led his country to glory against France, winning soccer’s ultimate prize in a pulsating match that finished 3-3 after extra time and had to be settled by a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC News,
19 Dec. 2022
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If Harris can bring together a family with Indian, African, and Jewish heritage, America can glory in its diversity.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
26 Aug. 2020
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Make sure to order: Hariyali chicken brightened by a riot of radiant green herbs, goat rogan josh packed with a rack of warming spices, and coconut shrimp curry, its sweetness tempered by the bitter crunch of methi.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Adam always finds a way to keep Cams memory alive which warms our heart.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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The Padres walked off the field in expressionless silence as the Blue Jays exulted in the infield.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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All these novels exult in esoterica, daring the reader to open a web browser and follow up on Énard’s anecdotes and curious historical divagations.—
Nicholas Dames,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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In the future, Musk's employees could be among the Bastrop-area residents, tourists and others feasting at one of Austin's most famous homegrown restaurants, Chuy's Tex-Mex, with its enchiladas, tacos, queso and signature creamy jalapeño dressing.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Are Miami’s edge rushers that good, ready to feast on the rest of the NFL?—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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The touring Broadway version, which triumphed in Denver during its initial visit in April 2025, is a must-see for Broadway fans looking for a visual and auditory feast, as well as some lovely escapism.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
31 July 2025
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Despite its strengths, SpaceX couldn’t triumph in this new age, because the idea of commercialization was inherently flawed.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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“Rejoice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoice. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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