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rejoicing

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noun

rejoicing

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verb

present participle of rejoice

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rejoicing
Noun
Amidst all this rejoicing, Alan tells them that the six (but really five) players at risk of murder will head to the castle church at midnight, where the Traitors will commit tonight’s murder face to face. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025 Thirteen Israeli citizens, including some with dual nationalities, and five Thai nationals have been released by Hamas and other militant groups since the cease-fire took hold on Jan. 19, bringing public rejoicing and emotional family reunions. Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2025 On Notre-Dame, Ritchie Boys, Kash Patel, trade policy, Mitt Romney, basketball coaches, and more The restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris was a cause for rejoicing — not just in France but in all the world. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024 Don’t be surprised if all their rejoicing sends stocks to new record highs. Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for rejoicing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoicing
Adjective
  • After over a decade, 'Ferris Bueller' star Mia Sara makes a triumphant red carpet return.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 5 June 2025
  • This marked McGraw's triumphant return to the stage following a double knee replacement and three back surgeries.
    Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Other celebrities who reportedly made the guest list include Leonardo DiCaprio and Ken Jeong, according to TMZ. Many of Thicke and Geary's guests arrived early to kick off the weekend festivities.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 31 May 2025
  • This weekend, as many Black consumers could be flocking to Target to purchase supplies for their Memorial Day festivities, Bryant is urging them to go to the store for a different reason.
    Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Adjective
  • The city has a long and proud history of coming together through difficult times.
    Chloe Mayer Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
  • At Ferrara, which has a long, proud history of making candy in Chicago, the business outlook is still positive, according to Greg Guidotti, chief marketing officer.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.
    Quispe López, Them, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Now, fans are ecstatic that a fan-favorite character is making their return.
    Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
  • Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.
    Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • Especially as the townspeople, including a local bishop, start feasting on him.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The ranch is plagued with destructive wild hogs, so panthers do the state a favor by feasting on the invasive pests.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The incident late Monday afternoon turned a jubilant parade into a tragedy that sent 50 people to hospitals for treatment of their injuries.
    Kwiyeon Ha, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
  • Palou jumped down and took off in a run down the front stretch, pulling off his gloves and tossing them behind him, and ultimately was engulfed by his father, Ramon, and his team in a jubilant celebration.
    Jenna Fryer, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • Their everlasting merrymaking might seem warm and fuzzy at first glance, but in truth, there is a gloomy undercurrent to their existence, hiding just beneath the surface.
    Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2025
  • Alternatively, the Perry Lane Hotel, as well as the brand-new, Ann Savannah, will put you in the heart of the merrymaking.
    Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025

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