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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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Recent Examples of delight
Noun
Luca, a handsome, tattooed pastry chef, first appeared in Season 2, but Poulter reprised the role in the Season 3 finale, much to the delight of fans. Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025 Elsewhere in the world, a robotic dragon blasted passersby with an icy blast, and a baby animatronic dragon hopped with and reacted to a small girl, much to her delight. Adrian Ruhi, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Hopefully, the unruly surprises along the way will delight, challenge, or teach you. Natalie Pattillo, Vox, 4 Apr. 2025 On The Pitt, which casting delighted you more: Brad Dourif as father of real-life daughter Fiona’s Dr. Cassie McKay, or Sarah Jane Morris (Brothers & Sisters) as Robby’s ex/Jake’s mom Janey? Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for delight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
Noun
  • Overall, expanding her family has brought her more joy than ever.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The boys played together… and every time it’s been a joy and complete pleasure, and kind of like going home.
    Gary Graff, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • According to airline officials, two of the biggest hurdles with getting the suites approved by regulators were their high walls, which the A350 was not initially designed to accommodate, and touch-screen seat controls that are operated through the same tablet as the inflight entertainment system.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In a landscape where retailers are constantly searching for ways to tie commerce with culture, Mahjong offers a rare alignment of purpose, community, and pleasure.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The sun in Taurus is all about stability, comfort and the pleasures of the physical world.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The second set was more routine, with the Spaniard ultimately triumphing 6-3, 6-1 to set up a quarterfinal against No. 12 seed Arthur Fils.
    James Hansen, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • When the dispute was abruptly resolved with an out-of-court settlement at the last moment, Widow No. 1 had triumphed.
    Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Glasner refused to change his team significantly for fear of negative consequences, but he would have been pleased by Kamada and Justin Devenny’s impact.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Google struggled to find a solution that pleased everyone.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While the podcast segment saw the co-hosts poking fun at his views, the internet did not hold back in its response.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • While there’s no doubt the videos feature cute little ones and are intended just for laughs, mental health professionals say what some parents view as harmless fun may actually be affecting children in unplanned ways.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While his match against Gunther is not slated to headline either night of the grandest stage of them all, Uso has expressed his contentment with the high-profile nature of the bout, recognizing it as the biggest singles match of his career, set to take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Its offerings reflect the country’s architectural ethos, where clean lines and natural materials create harmonious living spaces that foster well-being and contentment.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • During a hearing on Monday, Sweeney expressed skepticism that the 24 hours notice that the administration had pledged to provide would satisfy the U.S. Supreme Court's April 7 order requiring migrants be given the opportunity to challenge their removals in court.
    Luc Cohen, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • For football fans who have been having withdrawals every Sunday (Thursday and Mondays too), the real action is still months away, but at least tomorrow’s NFL Draft can satisfy the itch a little while longer.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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