1
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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2
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
There was no enjoyment, not in the sense that an unfettered person understood the term.
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Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Enjoy a cup of coffee and connect with friends in the patio where the SeaWeeders Garden Club will be selling exquisite Christmas Cactus and taking orders for beautiful poinsettias for your holiday enjoyment.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
At least for some residents, conference realignment has dampened the enjoyment.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Friendships are more about companionship, enjoyment and bonding.
—Athena Aktipis, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Enjoy a cup of coffee and connect with friends in the patio where the SeaWeeders Garden Club will be selling exquisite Christmas Cactus and taking orders for beautiful poinsettias for your holiday enjoyment.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
At least for some residents, conference realignment has dampened the enjoyment.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Friendships are more about companionship, enjoyment and bonding.
—Athena Aktipis, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enjoyment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
Noun
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There’s no due process here, either; the three triumvirs don’t get their hands dirty, their decisions can’t be appealed, and there’s no public process by which those to be killed will be identified before the decision is final.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Delving into the tragic murder of Ajike Owens, a Black Florida woman, at the hands of her white neighbor Susan Lorincz, the new film from prolific documentarian Geeta Gandbhir examines issues of race, class, community, and surveillance.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chasing status, wealth, or others’ approval with your money almost always undermines independence and contentment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with Classic Bands, Dreja expressed contentment for his career overall.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The close, caring but contentious relationships among the three Williams women constitute some of the new season’s greatest pleasures.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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All these small pleasures that most children know are still mysteries to her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both sides think more like lawyers than historians, deriving their satisfaction from scoring points as advocates for their respective clients.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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For current renters who dream of owning a home, Calesa Township’s lease satisfaction program will help make the transition from renting to owning as smooth as possible.—
Calesa Township,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Because a sizable portion of the white population sought to pursue their happiness by acquiring land occupied by Native Americans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Watching golf bring people happiness brought him happiness, and that infectious personality was felt by everyone who met him.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Coffee is a naturally acidic beverage, and drinking it can affect the acid content in your stomach.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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During his stay at the hospital, Paul's blood alcohol content was three times over the legal limit.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An airline passenger shared their delight after taking their spot on a flight and finding an adorable dog staring at them from the seats in front.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The four-time Tony winner closed out her speech with an Irish blessing — sung a capella, much to the crowd’s delight.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The look of joy on everyone’s faces said it all.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The joy of getting home and slipping into cozy clothing is unmatched, but that doesn’t mean loungewear should be reserved for nights spent on the couch.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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