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as in hands
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
a scenic walkway along the ocean shore that is intended for the enjoyment of all
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as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
this new video game should provide countless hours of enjoyment
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Recent Examples of enjoyment
However, dolphins have also frequently been observed to chase, jump and play-fight with one another in friendly contexts, purely for the sake of enjoyment.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
And the dress-up mechanics added a layer of novelty that further enhanced the game and my enjoyment.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
First-floor rooms are outfitted with limestone flooring, while upper levels feature carpeting inspired by the natural patterns of seashells—some offer private patios for poolside enjoyment.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Congressional statutes outlaw conspiracies to intimidate people in the enjoyment of their federal rights.
—The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
And the dress-up mechanics added a layer of novelty that further enhanced the game and my enjoyment.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
First-floor rooms are outfitted with limestone flooring, while upper levels feature carpeting inspired by the natural patterns of seashells—some offer private patios for poolside enjoyment.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Congressional statutes outlaw conspiracies to intimidate people in the enjoyment of their federal rights.
—The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama says there are two ways to reach contentment.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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His gift was something most people spend their lives chasing: contentment.Bailey Richards, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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From a once-in-a-lifetime experience to the simplest pleasures, each is indelibly etched into our memory.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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What a remarkable life and what an impact Jimmy Carter had on this country and those who had the pleasure of meeting him and knowing him.ABC NEWS, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Parent survey data was also included in the release and showed a 99% satisfaction rate in the 2023-24 school year with the state voucher program, compared to 91% in the previous school year.Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 31 Dec. 2024
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Research published in June 2024 in the European Journal of Social Psychology suggests that perceiving similarities between oneself and one’s partner enhances confidence in understanding each other, which in turn fosters trust, security and relationship satisfaction.Mark Travers, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Relationships have a big effect on health and happiness, too.Catherine Pearson, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Eventually, your bitterness about prioritizing other people will bubble over, tarnishing your relationships and happiness.Angela Haupt, TIME, 1 Jan. 2025
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The study further revealed that organic labels do not necessarily guarantee lower plastic content.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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From improving performance skills and money management to personal brand development and effective content creation, strategy, and rollout, the guide even covers mental and physical health challenges that many musicians encounter during their careers.Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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There was plenty of politics in NR, but WFB also stuffed the magazine with articles about music, theater, art, ballet, language — the delights of civilization.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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If that's not enough to pique your attention, the late and delightfully eccentric Urban S. Hirsch III who collected this museum full of delights is one of nature's more colorful success stories.Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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Each piece should be a kind of token that reminds the wearer to look at the world with the curiosity and joy of a child.Valerie Präkelt, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2024
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That's one of my greatest lessons and joys in life.Maureen Mackey, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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