as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
the rejoicing parents of the bride
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as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
there was great rejoicing at the launch party for the book
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as in delighting
to feel or express joy or triumph
rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to
news of the enemy's surrender rejoiced a nation weary of war
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Recent Examples of rejoicing
Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
Their family sat nearby, chatting, eating and rejoicing.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2024
The through line is Lynne’s voice, purring and raging, rejoicing and despairing.
—Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
How on earth can the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics surpass what the world just witnessed in a two-week burst of picturesque rejoicing from the Champ de Mars to the Palace of Versailles?
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
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Don’t be surprised if all their rejoicing sends stocks to new record highs.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
Their family sat nearby, chatting, eating and rejoicing.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2024
The through line is Lynne’s voice, purring and raging, rejoicing and despairing.
—Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
How on earth can the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics surpass what the world just witnessed in a two-week burst of picturesque rejoicing from the Champ de Mars to the Palace of Versailles?
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoicing
Adjective
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Most recently, the Princess of Wales, 43, made a triumphant return to the Irish Guards' St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17 after missing the event last year amid her health struggles.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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This week, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco share a vulnerable highlight from their new collaborative album, Jessica Simpson makes a triumphant return to music with a country pop power ballad, and Japanese Breakfast delivers an appropriately melancholy track from her new LP.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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The day's festivities included a pageant commemorating the land runs of 1889 and 1893.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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Get The Recipe Watergate Cake Break out the classics for the holiday festivities.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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Jaylon is a proud alumnus of the University of Georgia.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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Hosted by actor & advocate Jonah Platt, a trusted expert in contemporary Jewish culture, identity, and politics, Being Jewish seeks to engage, educate, and empower listeners to take full ownership of their identities and live as their proudest, most authentic selves.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
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From humble bass beginnings to chart-topping crossover success and more than 10 billion global streams, the Illenium sound has been honed into an adrenaline-rush style that fits heartfelt ballads, growling drops, emotional acoustic moments and ecstatic explosions alike.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Mar. 2025
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Research has also shown that the site was used for feasting and acted as a burial ground for locals and others further afield (like from Wales).—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Dec. 2024
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Louis spotted three lion cubs, only 18 months old, feasting on a Bushbuck.—
Lucy Edwards,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Like the Chase Center fans were jubilant when Butler notched a game-sealing block last week against the Raptors, the Heat fans went crazy when Kel’el Ware stuffed Butler at the rim.—
Danny Emerman,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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He was immediately swarmed by his jubilant teammates and coaches.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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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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In fact, ancient Romans celebrated the day with a fertility festival with animal sacrifices and drunken merrymaking.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Rejoicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoicing. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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