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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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
This was welcome news to the 18 million Americans of Italian descent enjoying Italian-American heritage month each October.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Jessica Alba is enjoying some downtime on the beach in Australia.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In the photo, the twins could be seen enjoying vanilla and chocolate swirl ice cream cones at a carnival.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Nuclear power is enjoying a resurgence of global interest, especially as concerns about climate change mount.
—Brad Plumer, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
Subscribe today Netflix’s business leaders and investors probably aren’t enjoying a soda pop after the release of its third-quarter results.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Magazine collaging, in particular, is enjoying a revitalization for adults seeking a low-barrier entry into mixed-media art.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
But locals embrace the town’s remoteness, enjoying the alpine trails that begin right off Main Street, the legendary ski terrain, and a downtown that hums with old mining town charm.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Now, one in 11 millionaires enjoying seven-figure fortunes are choosing to rent over buying homes at unsustainable prices.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Jessica Alba is enjoying some downtime on the beach in Australia.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In the photo, the twins could be seen enjoying vanilla and chocolate swirl ice cream cones at a carnival.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Nuclear power is enjoying a resurgence of global interest, especially as concerns about climate change mount.
—Brad Plumer, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
Subscribe today Netflix’s business leaders and investors probably aren’t enjoying a soda pop after the release of its third-quarter results.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Magazine collaging, in particular, is enjoying a revitalization for adults seeking a low-barrier entry into mixed-media art.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
But locals embrace the town’s remoteness, enjoying the alpine trails that begin right off Main Street, the legendary ski terrain, and a downtown that hums with old mining town charm.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Now, one in 11 millionaires enjoying seven-figure fortunes are choosing to rent over buying homes at unsustainable prices.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoying
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There’s a masochism element of loving being put through the ringer in some capacity.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
22 Oct. 2025
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Your voice, your art, and your light will remain forever in the history of Ecuador, but above all, in the hearts of those of us who had the privilege of loving you.—
Shyla Watson,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Fast and Free High-rise Tight 25-inch 5-pocket There’s simply no such thing as having too many pockets, as exhibited by these fan-favorite five-pocket leggings, which are currently $69.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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However, after having the scan, Bishop had the uneasy sense that something wasn’t right.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The production design impressively transforms a London soundstage into New Haven, the plot is fabulously convoluted, and Roberts is particularly compelling to watch, clearly relishing the opportunity to deliver a slippery performance.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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True, Zooey Deschanel might be better known for relishing 500 Days of Summer.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Africa accounts for 19 percent of the global burden of road accident deaths, despite having only 15 percent of the global population and owning a mere 3 percent of the global vehicle fleet, WHO said.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unlike in the United States, conglomerates — giant companies owning numerous businesses across different sectors — have more or less died out in Britain.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Before long, strangers are watching, liking, and commenting on a moment that was meant to be private.—
Eli Thompson,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Saints’ other wideout of interest, Chris Olave, would likely cost too high a draft pick for the Patriots’ liking.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The buttery-soft fabric is lightweight and stretchy enough to move with you while still retaining its shape over time.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Moskovitz announced his departure as Asana’s CEO earlier this year and has transitioned into the role of chairman, while retaining an ownership of 53% of the company’s outstanding shares between Class A and Class B holdings.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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The only way to assure that a Constitution possessing such powers was ratified was to keep slavery off the agenda.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Riddle, who is 39 years old, has often been described as hindering his own career despite possessing considerable talent in both mixed martial arts and professional wrestling.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Adults are invited to come to the Grand Social, relax in a private cabana or gather around a fire pit, savoring craft cocktails and seasonal bites.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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So, games like Friday night’s matchup in the District of Columbia, where the two countrymen meet head-to-head, are worth savoring.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Enjoying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoying. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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