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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
Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The humble light dimmer has been transformed into an object of delight by Dimwit, an electrical hardware company founded by Joanna Bean Martin.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
Advertisement Not every variety-show booking delighted every viewer (just ask the stiffs who hyperventilated when Elvis wiggled his hips on Sullivan’s stage), but there was enough, most nights, to captivate tens of millions of them.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026
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Noun
Amir, the German hotel owner, spun me across the floor and lifted me into the air, to the delight of both the crowd and the congress’s official videographer.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The humble light dimmer has been transformed into an object of delight by Dimwit, an electrical hardware company founded by Joanna Bean Martin.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
Verb
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
—Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
Advertisement Not every variety-show booking delighted every viewer (just ask the stiffs who hyperventilated when Elvis wiggled his hips on Sullivan’s stage), but there was enough, most nights, to captivate tens of millions of them.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
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Even joy is documented in real time, filtered, posted, and measured back through engagement metrics.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The obvious joy, curiosity, irreverence, and rollicking humor Holland and Sandbrook display while spelunking into the past brings electricity and life to events both near and long distant.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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Joe Kottke Joe Kottke is an assignment editor at NBC News covering domestic news, including politics, immigration, crime, entertainment and severe weather.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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Nevertheless, California remains the home to the tech sector, entertainment industry, and an agricultural economy that feeds the country.—
Doug Mccauley,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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In the series, Maslany’s Paula, a fact-checker for a reputable news organization, can count her simple pleasures on one hand, squeezed by her demanding boss, equally demanding ex-husband and PTA responsibilities.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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From Petra Hardware’s new line of knobs and pulls to Lichen’s exhibition of incense holders, the pleasure was in seeing everyday objects made strange and beautiful.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
23 May 2026
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Beaches in Hawaii and Florida top the list for 2026, triumphing across criteria including clear waters and swimmability.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Lyon also won their title clash in 2022 and only in 2024 did Barcelona finally triumph against its biggest rival.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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Still, a gas tax suspension remains a go-to solution for vote-maximizing politicians eager to please their constituents.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Also new at this Cote is a luxe japchae, whose ingredients are wheeled in on a beautiful cart bearing little bowls—noodles, vegetables julienned to pleasing uniformity, and a frankly enormous portion of sweet Alaskan-king-crab meat.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Enjoy sports events and fun activities with kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Find family fun at the floating waterpark, horseback ride on the coast, snorkel alongside the biodiverse coastline, or charter a boat for a day trip on the water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Miller knelt down in the middle of it all with a wry look of contentment.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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These muted in-between tones promote quiet contentment, versus the excitement stirred by pure red or yellow.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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Modern Pentathlon has held a continuous place in the Olympic Games since 1912, constantly evolving over the decades to satisfy the viewing preferences of sports fans around the world.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Under federal law, Social Security retirement and disability benefits generally cannot be garnished by private creditors to satisfy consumer debts.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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