1
as in loving
to take pleasure in
TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen
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2
as in having
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world
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Recent Examples of enjoying
Along with the offense, the Giants’ bullpen continues enjoying collective success even with a vastly different personnel, one that does not feature Randy Rodríguez, Camilo Doval, Tyler Rogers or Erik Miller.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
In July, Aniston was spotted enjoying a yacht trip off the coast of Mallorca — where she was joined by friends including Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka — and Curtis was with her for the vacation.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Of course, for guests who want to focus purely on enjoying the drive, Sperka is happy to handle the photography himself.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Everything about the program points to its enjoying a very good rating.
—Hal Landers, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
These staples are made for traveling light, mixing and matching, and actually enjoying your fall plans without stressing over what to wear.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
While cruise line operators are enjoying a surge in popularity after the pandemic badly battered the industry—and Carnival itself reported an all-time high of $25 billion in annual revenue in 2024—investments in AI and other technologies could make travel by ship even more desirable.
—John Kell, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
And that's a harsh blow to a team that was very much enjoying his presence in the lineup.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
In July, Aniston was spotted enjoying a yacht trip off the coast of Mallorca — where she was joined by friends including Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka — and Curtis was with her for the vacation.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Of course, for guests who want to focus purely on enjoying the drive, Sperka is happy to handle the photography himself.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Everything about the program points to its enjoying a very good rating.
—Hal Landers, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
These staples are made for traveling light, mixing and matching, and actually enjoying your fall plans without stressing over what to wear.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
While cruise line operators are enjoying a surge in popularity after the pandemic badly battered the industry—and Carnival itself reported an all-time high of $25 billion in annual revenue in 2024—investments in AI and other technologies could make travel by ship even more desirable.
—John Kell, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
And that's a harsh blow to a team that was very much enjoying his presence in the lineup.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoying
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Love is not neutral – it’s shaped by power, by capitalism, by who has historically been allowed to be seen loving and being loved.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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From the outside, Laura could be loving, protective, overbearing, even intrusive — while Cherry sows doubt for hiding pieces of her past despite ostensibly adoring her new beau.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some common symptoms include the need to pee more frequently, feeling extremely thirsty, having dry and itchy skin, and getting dark, velvety patches on the skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite having iconic roles on The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days, this is Howard's first-ever Emmy nomination for acting.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Isaac-Slurp has Pugsley in shackles, relishing the role reversal of master and pet.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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Stoltenberg is relishing being back on the stump.—
Tom Little,
Reuters,
29 Aug. 2025
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Investors have generally shied away from owning pieces of hedge funds on the other hand, due to the more volatile nature of the business, but with some funds producing steady returns and locking up assets for longer periods of time, Millennium could be starting a trend.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The top reason Americans cite for owning a firearm is personal protection (72 percent), by a wide margin.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Not keke not liking the gays Chile !—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Too inconsistent for Andoni Iraola’s liking, only averaging a goal or assist every 175 minutes in all competitions last season, his talent isn’t in doubt, but can Keith Andrews turn Brentford’s record signing into a top-level Premier League player?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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In New York, Alcaraz turned up the volume and speed, hitting 42 winners in the final - double that of his opponent - while retaining full control and focus.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The football landscape has changed 20 years on, and 10 new signings show United wanted to change the squad, but there is evident faith in retaining the nucleus of Farke’s 2025 centurions.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Routh has a criminal record, including a 2002 conviction in North Carolina for possessing an explosive device.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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The plot revolves around Raven’s father, the demon known as Trigon, and his efforts to take over Earth and reclaim his daughter by possessing the members of the League.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Many students are already back in the classroom, and some are still savoring what’s left of summer while checking items off their shopping lists.—
Emily Lorsch,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
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That might mean savoring family dinners, laughter with grandchildren, or peaceful moments at home.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Enjoying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoying. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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