1
as in to love
to take pleasure in
TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen
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as in to have
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world
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Recent Examples of enjoy
Airstream In place of the dinette/convertible secondary bed Airstream trailers would typically house in this rear space, Airstream installs the main bedroom area to give owners the opportunity to enjoy scenic views and fresh air from the comfort of bed.
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New Atlas, 7 June 2025
One financial advantage the 2028 Games will enjoy over previous Olympics is that there’s no need to erect any massive, ridiculously expensive new stadiums or arenas.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Chris Hemsworth is enjoying spending some time with his sons in paradise.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 May 2025
The few canneries based in the United States are enjoying the rise in popularity among Americans.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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New Atlas, 7 June 2025
One financial advantage the 2028 Games will enjoy over previous Olympics is that there’s no need to erect any massive, ridiculously expensive new stadiums or arenas.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Chris Hemsworth is enjoying spending some time with his sons in paradise.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 May 2025
The few canneries based in the United States are enjoying the rise in popularity among Americans.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
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The 30-year-old musician has notably shared her distaste for Noth’s character, Mr. Big, Carrie Bradshaw’s on-and-off again love interest through the series and films.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The teen would love a family that shows up to cheer him on at all his events.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the court claimed Hugh Lovell had no belongings available to confiscate.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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All the evidence says that, yes, he was liked and respected by his team-mates at all his clubs.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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There are a lot of fans who like kung fu movies, Samurai films, Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Bullet, Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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Associations’ assets are all jointly owned by their unit-owner members.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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The Qataris brought in Rosewood, a luxury hotel chain that was started in Dallas and is now owned by a Hong Kong conglomerate.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Francis relished being a team captain and Apopka’s leader from the most important position in the game.—
Johnny Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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Other teams look past their accomplishments and aren’t able to relish in each other’s success.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Humectants are substances that attract and retain water molecules, keeping things moist and hydrated by drawing moisture from the air or from deeper layers of the skin.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Shy Tuttle to retain his job this summer with so many talented players in front of him.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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With Venus entering Taurus on June 6, there's a groundedness in love and value that supports you in savoring instead of sprinting.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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There was plenty to savor in the opener of a weekend World Series rematch, with Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers getting the best of Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees in an 8-5 victory.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
31 May 2025
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No monarch ever actually possessed a divine touch (or donkey ears), but historical records indicate at least two men with the name Midas oversaw the Phrygian kingdom during the first millennium BCE.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 June 2025
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The Solar Orbiter observations also revealed that while the equator of the sun, where the most sunspots appear, possesses the strongest magnetic fields, those at the poles of our star have a complex and ever-changing structure.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 June 2025
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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