1
as in delighted
to feel or express joy or triumph
rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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2
as in pleased
to give satisfaction to
news of the enemy's surrender rejoiced a nation weary of war
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Recent Examples of rejoiced
The cohort of mostly 70-something players in the dugout rejoiced, waving their caps and hollering.
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Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Celebrations extended above ground, where desperate loved ones and the rescuers rejoiced at their survival following a perilous search.
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Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Celtic won, 2-1, and Portuguese sports daily Mundo Desportivo rejoiced.
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Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
But the teachers’ union rejoiced, knowing the law would make teachers’ lives easier and increase demand for their services.
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Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
When the authorities announced on Sunday that the monthlong measures were easing, Ismail rejoiced.
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Mirette Magdy,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
Thankfully the stream returned and Charlotte rejoiced at the win, where Ball was later seen repeatedly punching his own mascot.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
First-year Kansas assistant basketball coach Tony Bland rejoiced a week ago when the Jayhawks learned they’d be headed to San Diego for first- and second-round NCAA Tournament games.
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
Nonetheless, the newcomers rejoiced, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country’s multiple crises that are largely rooted in gang violence and corruption.
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ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Celebrations extended above ground, where desperate loved ones and the rescuers rejoiced at their survival following a perilous search.
—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Celtic won, 2-1, and Portuguese sports daily Mundo Desportivo rejoiced.
—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
But the teachers’ union rejoiced, knowing the law would make teachers’ lives easier and increase demand for their services.
—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
When the authorities announced on Sunday that the monthlong measures were easing, Ismail rejoiced.
—
Mirette Magdy,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
Thankfully the stream returned and Charlotte rejoiced at the win, where Ball was later seen repeatedly punching his own mascot.
—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
First-year Kansas assistant basketball coach Tony Bland rejoiced a week ago when the Jayhawks learned they’d be headed to San Diego for first- and second-round NCAA Tournament games.
—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
Nonetheless, the newcomers rejoiced, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country’s multiple crises that are largely rooted in gang violence and corruption.
—
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoiced
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This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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The role required an actor fluent in Russian and English, a detail that delighted Kharlamova.
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Netflix has a new #1 movie in its top 10 list, a romantic comedy that seems to have pleased both critics and audiences alike, far from a sure thing in that genre.
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Success was whatever pleased him that afternoon.
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The deal would not have satisfied Cuba's spiraling energy needs.
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One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
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The terrain is rocky, with vineyards clinging to steep limestone slopes, simultaneously warmed by the sun and cooled by salty Adriatic breezes.
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Our hearts are left warmed by its deft exploration of humanity, patriarchy and the meaning of life.
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Hardaway has feasted on open shots created by Jokic and Doncic in recent years.
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Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo feasted off low crosses to each score twice, punctuating this as the World Cup of cutbacks.
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Guests visiting Hernandez's house are also thrilled to see the miniature bedroom.
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We are inspired by Taylor and Travis' commitment to giving back and thrilled to welcome them into our New York Cares family.
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“Rejoiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoiced. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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