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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
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 lot of the property covers a substantial area of 1.2-acre, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 6 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 lot of the property covers a substantial area of 1.2-acre, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enjoyment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
Noun
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Perhaps the setup for Maryland basketball is mostly fine, and the chief takeaway is simply that university administrators can’t be complacent about their coach’s contentment given the financial and competitive complexities of modern college basketball.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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Some expats living in the Nordic region have argued that ‘contentment’ is a better word than happiness for what this report measures—a steady, deep sense of satisfaction with one’s life than fleeting joy.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 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
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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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So that was a very conscious call, along with the choice of basing it in a particular weather, which is monsoon, because the characters don’t really have any happiness or sunshine in their life.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
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To no longer be complicit in surrendering her life to the sport at the expense of her happiness.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 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
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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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Get The Recipe Cherry Delight As the name implies, this cool dessert is a true delight.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
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And to the delight of pilots and passengers, everyone on board has access to high-speed Internet through Starlink.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2025
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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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Nothing quite compares to the joy of sitting by the beach, breathing in the warm ocean breeze, and basking in the beauty of your surroundings.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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