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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
the opportunity for travel was one of the major delights of the couple's golden years
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as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
with his great sense of humor and bubbly personality, he is a delight to be around
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as in pleasure
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
we were filled with delight at the sight of everyone in the family together at last for the holidays
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as in to joy
to feel or express joy or triumph
I delighted at the sight of my old schoolyard tormentor standing behind the fast-food counter, asking customers if they wanted fries
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as in to please
to give satisfaction to
the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words
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Recent Examples of delight
Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Let the world outside the South rejoice in anti-Dixieland delight.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Jean Brodie and Violet Grantham are but two creations in an extraordinary career spanning decades and delighting audiences across the globe.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
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Noun
To the shock and delight of many, Lopez and Affleck would rekindle their romance two decades later, in 2021.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Let the world outside the South rejoice in anti-Dixieland delight.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
After the Chiefs defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10 on Christmas Day, Reid, 66, delighted his players — including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes — when the head coach donned a Santa Claus outfit in the locker room.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Jean Brodie and Violet Grantham are but two creations in an extraordinary career spanning decades and delighting audiences across the globe.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
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Rappers Coi Leray and Trippie Redd are expecting a bundle of joy!Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, a budget isn't about depriving yourself of all joys but about aligning your spending with the things that genuinely matter to you.Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Executives recognize that what works today may not have as much value in the future, given the pace of change in technology and entertainment.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Jan. 2025
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The term refers to nepotism and was coined in recent years to refer to people in the entertainment industry who have famous family or friends.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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From a once-in-a-lifetime experience to the simplest pleasures, each is indelibly etched into our memory.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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What a remarkable life and what an impact Jimmy Carter had on this country and those who had the pleasure of meeting him and knowing him.ABC NEWS, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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This Better-Than List calls out those films and filmmakers who triumphed, defeating those who subjugated moviegoers to fear, bias, and ignorance.Armond White, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
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The anti-fish brigade ultimately triumphed in 1979, however, by adding a rider that exempted the Tellico Dam from the Endangered Species Act to a spending bill.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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What the company has been able to do is create a virtuous triangle that pleases all stakeholders.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Embrace Unapologetic Messaging Gone are the days of sugarcoating messages to please everyone.Steven Le Vine, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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San Franciscans had fun with it, marking historic firsts: The San Francisco Chronicle recorded the first person to walk across the bridge on stilts, pushing a stroller, on roller skates, on a unicycle and while playing a tuba.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Jan. 2025
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Reinvention Is Part Of The Fun For Dallas designer Javier Burkle, those moments of reinvention are part of the fun.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Still, no character is more transformed than José (portrayed by Diego Vásquez in later episodes), who becomes hyper-focused on his inventions and alchemy instead of the contentment of his wife and children.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama says there are two ways to reach contentment.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Even a 41-yard scramble couldn’t satisfy the Chargers quarterback.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Together, these winter squash varieties can be turned into a variety of flavorful, satisfying dishes.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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