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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
The themes of poverty, greed and love, that’s the part that the viewers are putting into their enjoyment of the movie.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Yes, YouTube has provided these moments for enjoyment and replay until now — but always as a sideline to the main event.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Killer whales also have very sensitive skin and may rub their bellies on the rocks simply for enjoyment, the same way a human might enjoy a massage at the spa, the expedition company added.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Make time for enjoyment, but also take time to get organized as well.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
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Ross, who was one of several federal agents involved in the arrest, initially drew his service weapon, but holstered the gun after Muñoz-Guatemala stopped his car and raised his hands, according to the affidavit.—
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The deadly shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in a residential neighborhood in south Minneapolis has brought back painful memories of another high-profile incident in which a civilian died at the hands of a law enforcement officer.—
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Psychologically, blue is associated with tranquility and contentment, but its variety of shades bring different feelings to the table.—
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Expressing our aspiration for a future free from excess, Cloud Dancer evolves our desire for contentment and feelings of peace, unity, and cohesiveness.—
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In Sonnenfeld’s telling, the president’s recent moves substitute executive discretion for market outcomes, leaving managers and shareholders operating not within a free market, but at the pleasure of the White House.—
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Would Cora grow more open to life’s imperfect joys, its corny pleasures?—
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Both provide me satisfaction in my retirement.—
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Protein powders always felt overhyped — a product category with more marketing than satisfaction.—
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In fact, the United States’ economic competitiveness—not to mention the happiness of its citizenry—ranks below many countries that work much fewer hours, including Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Netherlands, and Norway.—
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Studies have shown that WhatsApp users are more likely to express both happiness and sadness on the platform than on other, more public-facing apps, like X or Instagram.—
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Drink probiotic sodas with high contents of fiber.—
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Persun says her community didn't push back against her shift into new content spaces, and in turn, her audience expanded.—
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In 2022, Stonestreet trolled Ferguson by reposting an edited version of a throwback photo Ferguson had shared earlier that day, to the delight of Modern Family fans.—
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Cove is much larger, with a more formal service style, but the exactitude is still there, the sense of stylishness, the obsession and the delight.—
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Thus, Edward’s choice of ring sweetly honors the couple’s half-decade of dating before getting engaged, the joy of their betrothal, and their hope for their future together.—
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Though Sadie hasn’t made a basket yet, Whittington says her daughter’s joy and encouragement are far more meaningful than any points on the scoreboard.—
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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