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
Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Aug. 2024
If played with the know-how, the sounding of church bells in various sequences, tones, and rhythms can signal the time for rejoicing or mourning and when to run to the aid of a neighbor in need.
—Joseph Wilson, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2024
Into the wee hours of Monday, long after the last late-summer evening light had left the sky, there was widespread rejoicing — but already, a dawning sense of the deadlock and instability that will almost surely follow the divided result.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2024
In short, Juneteenth is both a rejoicing and a reckoning.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2024
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Instead of rejoicing, traders appear worried the Fed has fallen behind a cooling economy.
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Aug. 2024
If played with the know-how, the sounding of church bells in various sequences, tones, and rhythms can signal the time for rejoicing or mourning and when to run to the aid of a neighbor in need.
—Joseph Wilson, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2024
Into the wee hours of Monday, long after the last late-summer evening light had left the sky, there was widespread rejoicing — but already, a dawning sense of the deadlock and instability that will almost surely follow the divided result.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2024
In short, Juneteenth is both a rejoicing and a reckoning.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoicing
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Defying Gravity Few moments in Wicked are as thrilling as Elphaba’s triumphant flight in Defying Gravity—a moment of liberation and soaring potential.Ethan Karp, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Josh Bradley – who was diagnosed with leukaemia in June – lifts the League of Ireland trophy alongside his dad and the triumphant Shamrock Rovers squad.Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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To start the weekend festivities on Friday, Kelce and Swift attended Lucali, a pizza spot in Brooklyn.Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Star of David Hanukkah string lights: on sale for $4.99 Original price: $9.99 (Michaels) Star of David string lights add some festivity to your home.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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As of this week, there’s even a new Glossier product on the block sure to make Emily Weiss proud, a chubby eye shadow stick that’s excellent for accentuating even the most natural of makeup looks.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Funny Christmas jokes for kids, knock-knocks, memes to make dad proud How to prepare for winter 2024 — from freezing pipes to driving in snow and ice Who created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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Chock-full of vegetables, this crowd-pleasing dish evokes the taste of ratatouille.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Paul McCartney has been enjoying rave reviews for his latest concerts – pleasing thousands of fans with an energetic set that encompasses songs from his entire career, including his time with The Beatles, Wings and his own solo material.Caroline Frost, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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There are thus many reasons to be ecstatic that Assad, a minority Alawite in a majority-Sunni country, is no more.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Like everyone involved, Adler, who appears in all three episodes of Kings From Queens, would be ecstatic if the doc won Best Music Film.Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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Many Syrians are jubilant about the news and hopeful about the country’s future.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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At a jubilant post-sale dinner, Branczik told me that contemporary and modern collectors are increasingly diversifying their portfolios by turning to Old Masters.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The merrymaking vibes are cemented with a glowing carousel, nativity scenes (belénes), and loads of handcrafted ornaments and gifts to choose from.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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The merrymaking is over, and the cold, gloomy feel of winter sets in — not the best recipe for a motivated staff.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2024
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“Rejoicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoicing. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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