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rejoice in

Idioms  
  1. Have or possess something highly desirable, as in He rejoices in a keen mind. [Late 1400s]


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"While we grieve his absence, we also rejoice in the timeless gift of his music and the cherished memories he created that will love on forever," they said.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

When the Prodigal Son’s older brother is bothered about the feast, his father tells him to rejoice in his brother’s return.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

In “The Wizard of Oz,” the residents of Munchkinland rejoice in song to herald the death of the Wicked Witch of the East.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2024

For those embracing the gray, rejoice in the strengthening onshore flow that will only make it tougher for the clouds to thin and clear out on Friday.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2023

But she felt no satisfaction, for she could not rejoice in the vision of someone she apparently loved departing on a journey to her death.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

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