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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
However, dolphins have also frequently been observed to chase, jump and play-fight with one another in friendly contexts, purely for the sake of enjoyment.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
And the dress-up mechanics added a layer of novelty that further enhanced the game and my enjoyment.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
First-floor rooms are outfitted with limestone flooring, while upper levels feature carpeting inspired by the natural patterns of seashells—some offer private patios for poolside enjoyment.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Congressional statutes outlaw conspiracies to intimidate people in the enjoyment of their federal rights.
—The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
And the dress-up mechanics added a layer of novelty that further enhanced the game and my enjoyment.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
First-floor rooms are outfitted with limestone flooring, while upper levels feature carpeting inspired by the natural patterns of seashells—some offer private patios for poolside enjoyment.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Congressional statutes outlaw conspiracies to intimidate people in the enjoyment of their federal rights.
—The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama says there are two ways to reach contentment.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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His gift was something most people spend their lives chasing: contentment.Bailey Richards, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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But for now, fans, team-mates and Cunha’s new coach can enjoy the pleasure of sharing a stadium with a man hitting heights that few Wolves players in the Premier League era have reached.Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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There were simple pleasures elsewhere on the Blazer EV too.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Parent survey data was also included in the release and showed a 99% satisfaction rate in the 2023-24 school year with the state voucher program, compared to 91% in the previous school year.Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 31 Dec. 2024
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Customer service America’s First Choice has a less-than-stellar record for customer satisfaction, with nearly 75% of its reviews on Trustpilot earning just one star.Ana Staples, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Take this quiz to find out: Brain Fog Scale Mark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist who writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ronnie here, swooping in with your weekly dose of happiness.Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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The study further revealed that organic labels do not necessarily guarantee lower plastic content.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Members get all of our content (including the magazine), no paywalls or content meters, an advertising-minimal experience, and unique access to our writers and editors (through conference calls, social media groups, and more).NR Editors, National Review, 31 Dec. 2024
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There was plenty of politics in NR, but WFB also stuffed the magazine with articles about music, theater, art, ballet, language — the delights of civilization.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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If that's not enough to pique your attention, the late and delightfully eccentric Urban S. Hirsch III who collected this museum full of delights is one of nature's more colorful success stories.Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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Each piece should be a kind of token that reminds the wearer to look at the world with the curiosity and joy of a child.Valerie Präkelt, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2024
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And now they’re set to have some joy brought back into their lives.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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