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as in joys
a source of great satisfaction
the opportunity for travel was one of the major delights of the couple's golden years
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as in pleasures
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
with his great sense of humor and bubbly personality, he is a delight to be around
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as in triumphs
to feel or express joy or triumph
I delighted at the sight of my old schoolyard tormentor standing behind the fast-food counter, asking customers if they wanted fries
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as in pleases
to give satisfaction to
the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words
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Recent Examples of delights
Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Caramel layer cakes are known to be finicky, but these tiny delights pack all that flavor without any hassle.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Given the generous proportions of the restaurant coupled with its unhurried atmosphere, guests seemed to linger longer than necessary, drawn out eventually by the delights awaiting them at the hotel’s doorstep.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
For the fourth year, the Consulate of Portugal in San Francisco and the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency (AICEP) are teaming up to introduce diners to the delights of Portuguese cuisine.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Load up on local wine, cider, and a range of smaller culinary delights at Purveyors on Main.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Enjoy the delights of sweet and hot peppers by growing them in containers indoors.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Its characters are thin, its setpieces and sick delights are nakedly borrowed from much better films, and its titular evil has never been less threatening.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Tea service at Le Salon is worth a booking to experience the delights of delicate finger sandwiches, pastel-colored confections, and A-plus people-watching.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Kate Wong, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
Include plants that bloom at different times throughout the year for a garden that delights the senses all season long.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The obvious stork implication of this wallpaper delights me almost as much as its peel-and-stick quality.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
These fans, along with residents, will move around the city to watch matches at Arrowhead (renamed Kansas City Stadium for the event), go to the fan fest and take in all the culinary delights the Heart of America has to offer.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
And be prepared for something that dazzles, delights and reacquaints you with Rowling’s imaginative variations on a British school experience.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Caramel layer cakes are known to be finicky, but these tiny delights pack all that flavor without any hassle.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Given the generous proportions of the restaurant coupled with its unhurried atmosphere, guests seemed to linger longer than necessary, drawn out eventually by the delights awaiting them at the hotel’s doorstep.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
For the fourth year, the Consulate of Portugal in San Francisco and the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency (AICEP) are teaming up to introduce diners to the delights of Portuguese cuisine.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Load up on local wine, cider, and a range of smaller culinary delights at Purveyors on Main.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Enjoy the delights of sweet and hot peppers by growing them in containers indoors.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Its characters are thin, its setpieces and sick delights are nakedly borrowed from much better films, and its titular evil has never been less threatening.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Tea service at Le Salon is worth a booking to experience the delights of delicate finger sandwiches, pastel-colored confections, and A-plus people-watching.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
Include plants that bloom at different times throughout the year for a garden that delights the senses all season long.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The obvious stork implication of this wallpaper delights me almost as much as its peel-and-stick quality.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
These fans, along with residents, will move around the city to watch matches at Arrowhead (renamed Kansas City Stadium for the event), go to the fan fest and take in all the culinary delights the Heart of America has to offer.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delights
Noun
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For those willing to learn and put in the time, to offer a home for a homeless pig, Houk said, the joys can be great.—
Eric Adler
April 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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This Poway Onstage production shares challenges, joys and chaos with warmth, humor and honesty.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Purchasing a bouquet of flowers from a local shop, farmers market, or grocery store is one of life’s greatest little pleasures.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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What if even those fleeting pleasures were to vanish for good?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Waldmann Brewery makes a great date night, and Dark Horse’s burger pleases young adults.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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This savory and sweet jam is easy to make and pleases a crowd.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Crispy, minty and coated in chocolate, these addictive treats consistently remain the Girl Scouts’ bestseller.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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In general, Bengalis love a meaty indulgence, so treats like fish chops or luchi with chicken curry may also make an appearance.—
Madhushree Basu Roy,
Saveur,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Weisberger’s book may have been an opportunistic takedown, but the director David Frankel and the screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna spun it into one of the finer Hollywood entertainments of its era, with the pleasing sophistication and bitchery of a classic studio comedy from the forties or fifties.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The park allow visitors to experience the movie stories; the movies remind you of the park rides; the whole reminds you of beloved childhood entertainments.—
Mark Lane,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Director Gay has sculpted a staging that is faithful to a more leisurely 19th-century storytelling style, yet satisfies modern audiences’ constant craving for stimulation.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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And Central Florida’s Lawrence satisfies Niners’ desire for speed and explosiveness to complement Nick Bosa.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From last year’s clubhouse diversions, the basketball hoop and the pool table remain.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Checkpoints, road closures and diversions have become routine sights, particularly around sensitive zones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And the Great Plains are expected to experience more frequent hail as the planet warms.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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My driver slowed on purpose, timing the arrival for that late-afternoon light when the stucco warms and shadows sharpen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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