1
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
There are no limits to the enjoyment these Tawny Ports can bring.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Looking back, Mosley's approach to dating was more about enjoyment than long-term commitment.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Coaches want to keep things clutched so tightly to their vest that any sense of enjoyment winds up getting strangled in the process.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025
The natural base and silk petals will provide many seasons of enjoyment, and the wreath comes wired for easy mounting with a sturdy box for off-season storage.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Looking back, Mosley's approach to dating was more about enjoyment than long-term commitment.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Coaches want to keep things clutched so tightly to their vest that any sense of enjoyment winds up getting strangled in the process.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025
The natural base and silk petals will provide many seasons of enjoyment, and the wreath comes wired for easy mounting with a sturdy box for off-season storage.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enjoyment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
Noun
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What could be more welcome or promising in any era than a beneficial natural product that facilitates focus and concentration, even while inducing a subtle sense of contentment and well-being?—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Harvard Study of Adult Development —the longest-running happiness study in the world—found that the quality of your relationships is the clearest predictor of long-term contentment and health.—
Greg Orme,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The layout is a missed opportunity, as one of the pleasures of Abercrombie is to witness the interplay between her narratives and tropes rather than consider them in isolation.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Perry is also the main creative force behind the guiltiest pleasure BET+ original shows.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His tenure was marked by innovation in cloud-first systems and data architecture that elevated operational agility and customer satisfaction.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The other problem is that any satisfaction that comes with this toxic type of purpose is fleeting.—
Dr. Jordan Grumet, Contributor,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Handmaid’s Tale hasn’t exactly been the kind of show that has delivered too much in the way of happiness, so fans were excited to see one happy reunion for June.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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For me, happiness in the long run includes a family—hopefully with two or three daughters.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Having a strong support system is also key to managing the competing demands of parenthood and content creation.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Aside from right-wing content creators, Elon Musk’s ownership of X and whopping following of 218 million helps spread the president’s agenda.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Entrées feature delights such as buttermilk pancakes with banana and mixed berries, eggs benedict with crispy potatoes, and grilled lamb chops with a seven spice blend.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Growing up, in San Diego, Mary Faith Casey could easily access delight.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But one that comes from excitement and joy and chasing each other around.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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When friendships are neglected, all the possibilities of friendship—the political possibilities, the possibilities for love, joy, and community—disappear as well.—
Priya Vulchi,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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