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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
Outside Online, 16 Jan. 2025
Most TikTok users were quick to express their delight, while some took the opportunity to ask Sand questions about the kittens.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Never mind the project’s modest scale—Jett delighted at the prospect of a gut renovation, his imagination spinning with romanticized visions of gritty 1970s downtown Manhattan.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Another table has a stoner’s delight of munchies for John.
—Outside Online, 16 Jan. 2025
Most TikTok users were quick to express their delight, while some took the opportunity to ask Sand questions about the kittens.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
To our American users, thank you for making our TikTok community such a rich and vibrant space for surprising and delighting us every day.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Never mind the project’s modest scale—Jett delighted at the prospect of a gut renovation, his imagination spinning with romanticized visions of gritty 1970s downtown Manhattan.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
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Think of the way Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande honed the message that Wicked was not just a remarkably successful capitalization of Broadway IP but a tribute to radical joy.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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Amid many celebratory posts on her Instagram Stories on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs clinched their third consecutive Super Bowl berth, quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ wife shared one photo that hardly sparked joy.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The event includes a silent auction, lunch, entertainment and an opportunity drawing.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Paige followed in her dad’s footsteps in the entertainment industry and has been working as a model since 2017.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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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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But Trump took the most pleasure teasing Miranda, who couldn’t move or speak.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Cote d’Ivoire hosted and triumphed at the African Cup of Nations, defeating Nigeria in the final.—
Stephanie Busari and Ifeanyi Abraham,
Essence,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Eagles triumphed over the Packers 22-10, advancing to the NFC Divisional Round, but the victory was marred by a disturbing altercation in the stands.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Throughout history, first ladies have struggled to please everybody with their outfit choices — no matter the decade or political party.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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For example, one partner might suppress their own needs or passions in an attempt to please the other or avoid conflict.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Promoter Harold Conrad, who was present, said Clay kept making fun of Liston’s bad luck.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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These dinner parties are far from a snooze, with themes, food, and fun.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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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
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After that, Plowright enjoyed a career resurgence at the age of 60, satisfying both upmarket tastes and more commercial fare.—
Pan Pylas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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So is crafting a deal with Vladimir Putin that will satisfy the Russian president’s desires while protecting Ukraine from further Russian aggression.—
Ned Temko,
The Christian Science Monitor,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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