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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
The Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2024
The former’s crucial quality is closer to delight and surprise.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
Both flavors provide a clean and smooth puff that delights all your senses.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Popovers are a baked delight this time of year
Using Pyrex glass baking cups instead of a metal popover pan can help avoid sticking.
—The Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2024
The former’s crucial quality is closer to delight and surprise.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
This collection of 16 books, which have all been released in 2024, are sure to delight everyone on your list from foodies to new parents, best friends to animal lovers.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
Both flavors provide a clean and smooth puff that delights all your senses.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
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Watch the video above to see two kids light up at their new fluffy bundle of joy!Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Spend time investigating your values, moments of joy, rituals, and needs in order to amplify that personality throughout your home.Jamie Gold, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Created by Global Citizen and Kendrick Lamar’s entertainment company pgLang, the tour is part an effort to bring more economic opportunities to the continent’s younger generations through live music.Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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For thrill-seekers Meta Quest 3S Meta’s latest headset still delivers an exceptional mixed-reality experience for serious entertainment.Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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And perhaps that’s what makes this message from Dr. Daniel Crosby so compelling— these three words matter so much within the context of our personal and financial growth because these aren’t just three nice ideas that give us a momentary sense of pleasure.Tim Maurer, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a pleasure being a part of Vanderpump Rules and filling your TV screens with our lives over the past decade.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Competing in Granada, Spain, in November, Richards triumphed in his first-ever Spanish Scrabble tournament, losing just one game out of 24. Richards, who holds five English-language world titles, spent a year memorizing the Spanish Scrabble word list to prepare.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rosberg then triumphed in Austria, followed by Hamilton’s home win at Silverstone and Rosberg’s victory on home soil in Germany.Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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This pleased no one, culminating in weeks of gridlock on attempts to pass France’s 2025 national budget.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
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The film's release on a fully functioning limited edition tape, as well as available 4K, Blu-ray and streaming on Hulu, couldn't please director Fede Álvarez more.Simon Thompson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Intense and floral with tons of fun and unique flavors that would absolutely pop with the bitterness of vermouth or the sweetness of citrus, just waiting to be turned into a dry Martini.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Expect live music and dance performances, Puerto Rican and Latin-American food, a kids' fun zone, cultural exhibits and more.Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Growth has brought enormous contentment and prosperity to the people of developed countries, citizens of developing countries that have embraced the capitalist approach, and, prospectively, to almost the entire world.Jon Moynihan, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
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The reasons for the behavior aren't fully known, but it is believed to be a sign of contentment and comfort.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Federal officials said the company must still satisfy certain technical, legal, environmental and financial conditions before the loan is funded.Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Whether your giftee is a devout Salt & Straw follower or new to the beloved ice cream shop, this frosty gift is sure to satisfy their sweet cravings.Anna Haines, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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