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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Donald Trump's second inauguration will be a triumphant return for a former president many believed to be permanently barred from Washington four years ago after denying his 2020 election loss.Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Five recent tunes that seethed with healthy dissent put an exclamation point on a triumphant, surprisingly optimistic affair.Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
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How To Split Your Time Between Family This Christmas, According To Experts By Soo Kim Life and Trends Reporter 0 A video revealing a woman's shock upon learning that Americans do not traditionally include Christmas crackers in their holiday festivities has gone viral on TikTok.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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While celebrating and basking in the festivities, your love horoscope invites you to pause and reconsider your approach to romantic relationships.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 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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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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Still, at 54, Silverman relates to the feeling that many women have in midlife of being more self-confident and less worried about pleasing others.Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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That complex has successfully killed career and technical education (CTE), which values skills other than taking tests, writing essays, and pleasing teachers.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 18 Oct. 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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This winter wonderland is home to the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, where each year, its Santa Train combines meeting Santa with feasting on pizza.Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Thanksgiving has arrived, which for millions of Americans means feasting on delicious holiday dishes surrounded by family and friends.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 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 22 Dec. 2024.
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