1
as in delighted
to feel or express joy or triumph
rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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2
as in pleased
to give satisfaction to
news of the enemy's surrender rejoiced a nation weary of war
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Recent Examples of rejoiced
But the teachers’ union rejoiced, knowing the law would make teachers’ lives easier and increase demand for their services.
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Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
When the authorities announced on Sunday that the monthlong measures were easing, Ismail rejoiced.
—Mirette Magdy, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
Thankfully the stream returned and Charlotte rejoiced at the win, where Ball was later seen repeatedly punching his own mascot.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
California Republicans rejoiced over the scandal, but are split on the best GOP candidate for governor.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
First-year Kansas assistant basketball coach Tony Bland rejoiced a week ago when the Jayhawks learned they’d be headed to San Diego for first- and second-round NCAA Tournament games.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
High Point rejoiced, sprinting onto the floor to celebrate, with a couple players leaping up on top of the courtside media table to posture to fans.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Nonetheless, the newcomers rejoiced, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country’s multiple crises that are largely rooted in gang violence and corruption.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Rouzbeh Fouladi—Middle East Images/AFP/Getty Images Khamenei’s detractors rejoiced upon hearing his death, citing decades of repression and crackdowns on expression and protests under his rule.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
When the authorities announced on Sunday that the monthlong measures were easing, Ismail rejoiced.
—Mirette Magdy, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
Thankfully the stream returned and Charlotte rejoiced at the win, where Ball was later seen repeatedly punching his own mascot.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
California Republicans rejoiced over the scandal, but are split on the best GOP candidate for governor.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
First-year Kansas assistant basketball coach Tony Bland rejoiced a week ago when the Jayhawks learned they’d be headed to San Diego for first- and second-round NCAA Tournament games.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
High Point rejoiced, sprinting onto the floor to celebrate, with a couple players leaping up on top of the courtside media table to posture to fans.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Nonetheless, the newcomers rejoiced, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country’s multiple crises that are largely rooted in gang violence and corruption.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Rouzbeh Fouladi—Middle East Images/AFP/Getty Images Khamenei’s detractors rejoiced upon hearing his death, citing decades of repression and crackdowns on expression and protests under his rule.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoiced
Verb
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And people seem genuinely moved by it, delighted by it, surprised and touched.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Orion Ensemble, which has delighted both Chicago and international audiences for 35 years with their chamber music performances, has decided to disband.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What has followed, a decade plus of stunning hockey played by the most talented hockey player on earth, has satisfied all desires but the most important one.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Long after a clinical decision has set events in motion, a second system activates to verify whether the decision satisfied the rules.—
Holland Haynie,
STAT,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wait until the threat of frost has passed and the soil has warmed before planting because begonias don’t like cold soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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To reheat, place potatoes in a 400° oven or air fryer until warmed through, 5–10 minutes.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who has feasted against the Flyers in his career, was oddly quiet for a second straight game.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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While the Kings feasted on pity points to contort and squeeze their way into the playoffs, the reset button has been pressed firmly around the NHL.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Your mom will be thrilled with a call, a card, flowers, a meal, time with her family.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Parent Efrain Gotay was thrilled with the unexpected scholarship news.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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“Rejoiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoiced. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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