as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
the rejoicing parents of the bride
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as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
there was great rejoicing at the launch party for the book
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as in delighting
to feel or express joy or triumph
rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to
news of the enemy's surrender rejoiced a nation weary of war
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Recent Examples of rejoicing
Killian Baarlaer, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2024
The through line is Lynne’s voice, purring and raging, rejoicing and despairing.
—Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
How on earth can the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics surpass what the world just witnessed in a two-week burst of picturesque rejoicing from the Champ de Mars to the Palace of Versailles?
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
Instead of rejoicing, traders appear worried the Fed has fallen behind a cooling economy.
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Their family sat nearby, chatting, eating and rejoicing.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2024
The through line is Lynne’s voice, purring and raging, rejoicing and despairing.
—Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
How on earth can the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics surpass what the world just witnessed in a two-week burst of picturesque rejoicing from the Champ de Mars to the Palace of Versailles?
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
Instead of rejoicing, traders appear worried the Fed has fallen behind a cooling economy.
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoicing
Adjective
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The honors cap an already triumphant run for a film that’s still rolling out around the globe.—
Seth Abramovitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Liv Tyler is making a triumphant return to the big screen in Captain America: Brave New World.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The festivities include a strong lineup of Louisiana-native artists to celebrate the host city.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Having a wedding anniversary the day before Valentine’s Day could be like having a birthday just before Christmas — the individual milestone could get lost in the holiday, or festivities could be merged for the sake of convenience.—
Sofía Sanchez,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Er, well, for the dozens of proud Vision Pro owners.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
8 Feb. 2025
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By drawing from his Mexican and Irish American roots, as well as his life as a proud gay man, Chavarria flaunts his progressive principles while creating new and novel experiences on the runway.—
Cat Cardenas,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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That much was clear when the 2023 Grammys turned into a Bey pseudo-meet-and-greet, and the room’s ecstatic reaction to her victory last night was another reminder.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
3 Feb. 2025
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McFadden, a physician specializing in brain injury, will also have an executive producer credit — and couldn't be more ecstatic to see her best-selling book on the big screen.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Research has also shown that the site was used for feasting and acted as a burial ground for locals and others further afield (like from Wales).—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Dec. 2024
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Louis spotted three lion cubs, only 18 months old, feasting on a Bushbuck.—
Lucy Edwards,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The jubilant crowd at times blocked traffic entering or exiting the nearby Walmart parking lot, although many drivers did not seem to mind and honked in support.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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Part of what makes this chapter, which opens with a jubilant wedding and another goodbye, so strong is how Dabis details the subtle political contrast between Sharif and his youngest son Salim, who as an adult is played by The Blue Caftan‘s Saleh Bakri.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For the Ryman show, that bit of merrymaking fell to Crow, Larkin Poe and Tuttle as Starr sang and drummed.—
Nancy Kruh,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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The merrymaking vibes are cemented with a glowing carousel, nativity scenes (belénes), and loads of handcrafted ornaments and gifts to choose from.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Nov. 2024
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