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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
That has zero to do with the quality or enjoyment of the course for traveling golfers, and in many cases, tournament venues are chosen for reasons like ample parking more than quality.
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Thankfully, the couple didn't let that unexpected surprise get in the way of their enjoyment of that special moment.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
But during middle school, kids’ enjoyment falls off a cliff.
—Jenny Anderson, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
The company emphasizes the importance of passenger comfort and enjoyment in their autonomous vehicles.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Thankfully, the couple didn't let that unexpected surprise get in the way of their enjoyment of that special moment.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
But during middle school, kids’ enjoyment falls off a cliff.
—Jenny Anderson, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
The company emphasizes the importance of passenger comfort and enjoyment in their autonomous vehicles.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
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How Positive Emotions Boost Financial Success The study highlights three key positive emotions that contribute to financial success: Contentment – People who experience higher levels of contentment tend to have greater income and net worth.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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By granting autonomy and ownership over tasks, employees can better manage stress and enhance their sense of accomplishment and contentment.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Part of this relationship is thought to be due to dopamine, which plays a role in feeling pleasure.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
16 Mar. 2025
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Mike himself has been hollowed out into nothingness, his character chipped away into a hollow avatar for a sensitive, caring man dedicated to providing women pleasure.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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Hints are everywhere that consumer satisfaction has waned.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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In fact, scientific research has found that helping others, even acts like donating money, especially during times of crisis — reduces negative emotions like pessimism and increases overall life satisfaction.—
Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Harrison is the founder of The New Happy, an organization advancing a new philosophy of happiness.—
Stephanie Harrison, Contributor,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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For much of her youth, Natalie, 38, of New York, wasn't sure what happiness looked like for her.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tate is mentioned explicitly in the series when police try to describe what kind of content Jamie might have been exposed to.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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This secondary maturation has transformed the whiskey into a spicy, woody, fruity delight without losing the bourbon’s core identity.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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Sunderland at home will be another marker and the presence of the Carabao Cup a source of both delight and motivation.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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But as one top seed was declared, then another, then another, a different feeling crept over the group than the joy that filled the room this time last year.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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That idea—of a grand continuum, in which the circumstances change but all of our big human feelings (heartache, joy, unease, panic, contentment) remain the same, across time and vast distances—felt germane to her new songs.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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