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
When Miles made the decision to follow Steve's footsteps, the entire family rejoiced.
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Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Democrats rejoiced; Republicans despaired.
—Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
Skaters in the western Denver metro area rejoiced as Evergreen Lake finally opened for the skating season on Saturday.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
While the $32 billion cannabis industry rejoiced at the historic move, the process will not be quick.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The Kings rejoiced after snapping a five-game losing streak following two close losses to the Portland Trail Blazers.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Fans rejoiced when the Paramount+ reunion series was announced in February 2024.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Most rejoiced over the opportunity to purchase a shoe released with just 72 pairs in 2005, but underneath the excitement was also a small contingent arguing to let the past lie and move onto newer ideas.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025
Miami Hurricanes fans likely rejoiced Tuesday when the latest College Football Playoff rankings came out.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Democrats rejoiced; Republicans despaired.
—Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
Skaters in the western Denver metro area rejoiced as Evergreen Lake finally opened for the skating season on Saturday.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
While the $32 billion cannabis industry rejoiced at the historic move, the process will not be quick.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The Kings rejoiced after snapping a five-game losing streak following two close losses to the Portland Trail Blazers.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Fans rejoiced when the Paramount+ reunion series was announced in February 2024.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Most rejoiced over the opportunity to purchase a shoe released with just 72 pairs in 2005, but underneath the excitement was also a small contingent arguing to let the past lie and move onto newer ideas.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025
Miami Hurricanes fans likely rejoiced Tuesday when the latest College Football Playoff rankings came out.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoiced
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Here, the joyous and the boisterous contrast the dark and insidious, allowing viewers to both be delighted by colorful street scenes and celebrations while the rot of fear creeps in, as the details surrounding our main character (Wagner Moura) and his predicament are revealed.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Twyla Tharp’s ballet Push Comes to Shove, which premiered in 1976, startled and delighted audiences with its coy, self-referential humor, and its flirtation with popular dance styles such as jazz and tango.—
Sara Krolewski,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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The move – and more, its blunt public announcement – may have pleased Trump world, but turned out to be disastrous for the Post’s business.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.—
Sarah DiGregorio,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
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Gartside seemed aware of a certain potential for racial condescension in his worship of Franklin and unsure of how to resolve it, struggling to offer an explanation that satisfied him of her role in the cosmology of Cupid and Psyche 85.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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This comes after an unsuccessful attempt by Anderson's attorney to have the judge end her probation early, who argued in November 2025 that the ex-teacher had already satisfied the terms of her probation, WKMG reported.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fare is served in an intimate space warmed with walnut, pendant lighting and notes of gold in an Asian-style building.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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For example, the Earth has warmed over the past 250 years, and continues to warm even today.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, New England feasted on the easiest schedule in the league.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The press feasted on Duesberg’s self-portrayal as the victim of ostracism arising from professional jealousies — a target of cancel culture before that was a thing.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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We were thrilled to have her friends and even both sets of grandparents to our house in Lakeland for popcorn chicken and Publix subs.—
Josh M. Shepherd,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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When the Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention in December, some football fans were undoubtedly thrilled that Kansas City wouldn’t be in the Super Bowl again.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Rejoiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoiced. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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