ENJOYING Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

enjoying

verb

present participle of enjoy

as in savoring

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 Enzo Maresca has brought more composure to their in-possession play, with City enjoying 69 per cent possession, an increase on the 53 per cent average from the final two league games of 2025-26. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 While neither of these experiences is essential to enjoying your stay, the additional charges do chip away at the all-inclusive promise. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 College football is back on our screens, and Charlotte is stacked with spots where fans can catch their favorite sports teams with fellow alumni while enjoying a drink or a bite to eat. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026 The lessons on energy and power production are likely lost on the youngest of those enjoying the playground. — Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Best Gear Deals From sleeping comfortably under the stars to enjoying a hot cup of coffee at sunrise, the right gear can elevate any camping trip, and REI’s sale is packed with worthwhile upgrades. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026 The Carol City rapper has done quite well for himself and is enjoying the fruits of his recording-studio labor. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Brauer-Rieke isn't the only woman leaving her partner behind to travel, and enjoying it too. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 All members need to think about is enjoying the drives and fast-developing friendships. — Iain MacAuley, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

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This leaves plenty of funds to spend on exploring some of the city’s most eclectic neighborhoods, savoring the culinary scene, wandering through world-class museums, and shopping at chic boutiques and galleries.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
For a moment, all that could wait, with Brady instead savoring the closing minutes of a 28-27 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of savoring

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The confusion could muddy the narrative of having the best models in the market that OpenAI would no doubt like to present ahead of a possible 2027 IPO.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
There are other factors that effect children in these communities, but the evidence suggests that having an involved father can be an important protective factor that improves a child's chances of succeeding academically, economically and socially.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of having

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But at a time when other actors might be trying to desperately avoid being typecast, Innanen seems to be relishing being the internet’s cutie of the moment.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Trump in his second term has increasingly seemed to focus on relishing the presidency’s ceremonial aspects.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of relishing

Verb

In a matter of years, Kapoor went from owning a multimillion-dollar home in Cocoplum and captaining a 68-foot yacht to living in federal custody.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Of course, the ultimate risk for owning these stocks is familiar to all investors, namely the vagaries of the market itself.

— Norah Rami, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of owning

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Broadway-loving teens will fall madly in love with this 2001 musical classic about the infamous French nightclub, its star performer Satine, and her poem-writing love Christian—Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor in two of their best roles.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
That said, the evolution aspect of the formula is in its skin-loving ingredients like peptides, niacinamide, and microgreens for skin-smoothing and oil-balancing benefits.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of loving

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More concerning memory problems may involve difficulty retaining new information in the first place, like repeatedly asking a question without remembering the answer.

— Danielle Zickl, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026
Goldman found Koreans in their sixties save more than any other age group, retaining 37% of their income.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of retaining

Verb

He also was arrested on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and burglary tools.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Bates was sentenced to three consecutive life terms on charges of possessing the images, plus 40 years to be served concurrently on a charge of online solicitation of a minor, according to the statement.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

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