as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
at least we can rejoice in the fact that the worst of the housing slump is over
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rejoice in
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as in have
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
The family rejoiced in the good news.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoice (in)
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Purists should go into it expecting not a faithful adaptation, but a romp best enjoyed as romantasy fanfic.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026 -
Physically and socially active, the Madisons still enjoy going on dates, sharing meals with friends, attending concerts and monthly visits to senior center across Henry County.—
Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Feltner likes the direction the Rockies are headed under a new front office and pitching staff as camp opens.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota goodbye College hockey coaches generally don’t like to see their players leave school early for the professional ranks.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Gap CashSoft Oversized Chunky Cardigan My daughters also loved this soft, chunky cardigan from Gap, available in multiple colors.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
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This administration loves its American flag, perhaps unlike any other before it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Chris Seibert, whose 10 seasons as coach included four straight sectional titles and the 2021 Class 4A state championship, has been savoring that win.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Leerdam wanted to savor her victory.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Rejoice (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoice%20%28in%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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