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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
Respect your neighbor’s right to peace and quiet enjoyment of their home, especially late at night when civilized people are trying to sleep!
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Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
For vintage watches, this often comes down to the condition being as close to the original as possible, which certainly impacts value, but not necessarily our enjoyment.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
The grains cook up like rice, primed for enjoyment as a side or in your go-to superfood salad.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Neuroscience shows that enjoyment boosts engagement and productivity.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
For vintage watches, this often comes down to the condition being as close to the original as possible, which certainly impacts value, but not necessarily our enjoyment.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
The grains cook up like rice, primed for enjoyment as a side or in your go-to superfood salad.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Neuroscience shows that enjoyment boosts engagement and productivity.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for enjoyment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
Noun
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In other words, success leads to contentment, and contentment leads to downfall.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Every student needs to learn that success is a choice, not measured merely by income but by the combination of happiness, contentment, achievement and social responsibility.—
Madeleine Parrish,
The Arizona Republic,
2 Oct. 2024
Noun
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As the rodent lifted its head in pleasure, Mochinski pulled down its lower lip to expose a blade of grass stuck in its teeth.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately these inspectors general serve at the pleasure of the president.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Mets’ three-year offer in the $70 million range to Alonso has been out there for a couple of weeks now and nobody has stepped up to top it — or at least certainly not significantly enough to Alonso’s satisfaction.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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By focusing on purpose, leaders can shift the emphasis from hours worked to meaningful impact and client satisfaction, building a more sustainable and rewarding work culture.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Like hope, wonder is doubt is faith is A woman exiled, feeling her way from paradise to an arid wilderness Stolen in pursuit of ahistorical happiness, amnesiac.—
Paul Tran,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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The static image of your face can be transformed into nearly any expression, happiness, sadness, scorn, relief, and so on.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The next day, the sunfish began eating again and seemed more content overall.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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The recent TikTok ban proved how lucrative and critical this is than ever before, and provided content creators with new and innovative ideas to shift their content output.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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To finally get to work with a true comedy genius at the script stage and then on set was a daily delight.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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Identify the customer life cycle point where product delight is at its peak and the customer is happiest with your brand.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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For Israelis, joy at the return of some of the hostages is tempered by trepidation about the fate of the rest.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Jackson 5 Christmas Album with the Jackson 5 (1970) No other holiday album has ever given voice to a child’s joy on Christmas morning quite like Jackson 5 Christmas Album.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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