1
as in loved
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 owned
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 enjoyed
Everything can be enjoyed in the garden.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
That litigation is occurring as plaintiffs have enjoyed success suing social media companies over addictive app designs.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
During its original three season run, Ted Lasso enjoyed tons critical acclaim awards season success.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Jamal Murray scored 24 points as the Nuggets, who led the NBA in scoring, enjoyed a breakout after being held under 100 points twice in Minneapolis.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Sometimes the crew also enjoyed a trip to Chateau Ingeborg, run by Ingeborg, a war bride married to Robert Boyd.
—Tony Lee Moral, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026
With over 100 years of history, there's a reason a French 75 is worthy to be enjoyed year-round.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
During that time, the Festival has enjoyed a remarkable stability and growth in prestige, industry initiatives and attendance and international impact and partnerships, such as the Proyecta project showcase at Ventana Sur, organized with the Cannes Festival’s Marché du Film.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Disney had, for decades, enjoyed special privileges with its Walt Disney World propertyWalt Disney World property.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
That litigation is occurring as plaintiffs have enjoyed success suing social media companies over addictive app designs.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
During its original three season run, Ted Lasso enjoyed tons critical acclaim awards season success.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Jamal Murray scored 24 points as the Nuggets, who led the NBA in scoring, enjoyed a breakout after being held under 100 points twice in Minneapolis.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Sometimes the crew also enjoyed a trip to Chateau Ingeborg, run by Ingeborg, a war bride married to Robert Boyd.
—Tony Lee Moral, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026
With over 100 years of history, there's a reason a French 75 is worthy to be enjoyed year-round.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
During that time, the Festival has enjoyed a remarkable stability and growth in prestige, industry initiatives and attendance and international impact and partnerships, such as the Proyecta project showcase at Ventana Sur, organized with the Cannes Festival’s Marché du Film.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Disney had, for decades, enjoyed special privileges with its Walt Disney World propertyWalt Disney World property.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyed
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John Franklin-Myers, who loved talking, sacking and eating Uncrustables, left as a free agent to the Titans.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some loved the idea of adding a player of his caliber.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Redken, a haircare company owned by L'Oreal, created an entire hair treatment line specifically for consumers with thin hair called the Acidic Grow Full System.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Also, a magenta bed once owned by a Vegas drag queen that couldn’t be restored in time for the show (too much hair spray caked on the headboard).—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Schindler liked the way the Knights were able to play strong in those setbacks.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Emerson never much liked Hawthorne’s fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Lions had 42 varsity players this year, including 22 girls.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The junior right-hander finally had some breathing room.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Given their relatively little stage time together, the two savored the opportunity to admire each other’s performance.—
Carey Purcell,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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While awaiting their orbital departure earlier Thursday, the astronauts savored the views of Earth from tens of thousands of miles high.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Cakenhagen, a café that doles out beautiful pastries; and the historic Grøften restaurant, which has retained its good vibes since 1874.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The pitching department was largely spared and assistant hitting coach John Soteropulos was the only member of the hitting group retained.—
Mac Cerullo,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Schomburg relished such visits.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
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For years, Paul Williams and his wife, Lori, relished and renovated their dream home in Dudley, Georgia, a gleaming estate on a 2-acre lot.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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Diego Simeone’s squad then came out like men possessed in the second half and managed to pull themselves level.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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An additional six unfired cartridges were attached with Velcro to the shotgun in a detachable ammunition carrier, and the defendant possessed another ten unfired cartridges in a small leather bag.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Enjoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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