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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
Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025
Tivoli is a true delight: There are restaurants, bars, shops, stages, rollercoasters and even a casino — in short, something for everyone.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Add to that a capable manager — capable of delighting and infuriating the fan base inside of just a few innings.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Harry Richardson has been a delight portraying Larry Russell, the only son of Bertha and George Russell, especially on this third season of The Gilded Age.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025
Tivoli is a true delight: There are restaurants, bars, shops, stages, rollercoasters and even a casino — in short, something for everyone.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
Verb
From juicy fruit cobblers to no-bake icebox cakes, these vintage dessert recipes will delight at every summer event.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Add to that a capable manager — capable of delighting and infuriating the fan base inside of just a few innings.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
Noun
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The moments of joy and lightness are interspersed with shots of Williams in deep contemplation.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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That state, known as flow, brings a quiet joy that lingers long after a trip ends.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The part of the celebrations that most interests my home entertainment channel, though, is the launch on October 7 of the film’s new 4K Blu-ray edition.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Like his career in the entertainment industry, The White Lotus creator had an impressive run on the show’s 37th season that aired in 2018.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Plus, there are few simpler pleasures in life than a tomato sandwich.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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He’s flown down to Trump’s pleasure palace, where Trump emerges in a pristine white suit like Ricardo Montalban from Fantasy Island — while his VP J.D. Vance is reduced to playing the pint-sized Tattoo.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Liverpool were the best team in England by a long distance last term and triumphed at a canter, finishing 10 points clear of Arsenal.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The president did not win in Dearborn Heights in 2020, but in 2024, Trump triumphed with 44% of the vote, compared to Harris’s 38%, and Green Party nominee Jill Stein, a favorite of the Uncommitted movement, received 15%.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Top with marinara and cheese to please diners of all ages.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Using beef, noodles and cream of mushroom soup, this one-pot meal is easy to make and sure to please everyone in the family.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Finding community after tragedy Hot and Holy is yet another group of young adults with a mission of combining tradition and fun, founded by 28-year-olds Nicole Lefkowitz and Sydney Lorch.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In the new images of the cubs, three females and one male, the baby big cats have fun while their parents, Khalila and Bart, watch on.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The picture evokes Sunday-afternoon contentment, when nature and faith and the body converge to create a moment of true grace.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
17 July 2025
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This type of contentment is also related to community spirit.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Bulldog gravy adds flavor to modest meals that need to satisfy hungry, hardworking families.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Nut butters, like almond butter and peanut butter, are known to help satisfy hunger cravings and contain key nutrients to keep you feeling full.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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