as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
it would gladden me to hear you sing again
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Recent Examples of gladden
But there’s something reliably gladdening about sitting down with a warm bowl that promises to nourish.
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Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
But there’s something genuinely gladdening to take away from this inquiry into the modern media.
—Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 18 Feb. 2023
The quick-change, prop-heavy musical skit brings to the stage, briefly, staples from that classic variety show that will gladden the hearts of TV nostalgists: acrobats, plate spinners, jugglers, the Rockettes, the Vienna Boys Choir, Liberace and even the mouse puppet Topo Gigio.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2022
The word from Washington is sure to gladden the Newsom campaign.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2021
Even a dead beaver, with its buck teeth sticking out of its decomposing skull, seemed to gladden Balken.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2021
Lopez, after all, is a pop star—her work is to rouse, inspire, and gladden large crowds by encouraging them to revel in a moment of fleeting, collective joy.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2021
The Concorde will gladden the hearts of record buffs.
—J. A. Maxtone Graham, Popular Mechanics, 24 Sep. 2020
That turnaround is sure to gladden the hearts of Republicans, who have no hope of controlling the White House without Texas.
—Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, 6 Sep. 2020
Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
But there’s something genuinely gladdening to take away from this inquiry into the modern media.
—Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 18 Feb. 2023
The quick-change, prop-heavy musical skit brings to the stage, briefly, staples from that classic variety show that will gladden the hearts of TV nostalgists: acrobats, plate spinners, jugglers, the Rockettes, the Vienna Boys Choir, Liberace and even the mouse puppet Topo Gigio.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2022
The word from Washington is sure to gladden the Newsom campaign.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2021
Even a dead beaver, with its buck teeth sticking out of its decomposing skull, seemed to gladden Balken.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2021
Lopez, after all, is a pop star—her work is to rouse, inspire, and gladden large crowds by encouraging them to revel in a moment of fleeting, collective joy.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2021
The Concorde will gladden the hearts of record buffs.
—J. A. Maxtone Graham, Popular Mechanics, 24 Sep. 2020
That turnaround is sure to gladden the hearts of Republicans, who have no hope of controlling the White House without Texas.
—Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, 6 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladden
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This has delighted Cruise's fans online, who can't stop posting about Cruise's love for a buttery tub.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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With more than 155,000 upvotes on TikTok, Milo's inclusion in his owner's daily prayers delighted internet users.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Filming wrapped in February, and a release date has yet to be announced. Transforming a wildly popular, hyperactive manga with more than 1,100 episodes into a live-action series is no easy feat, but Netflix's reimagining of One Piece pleased noobs and fans alike.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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Not for a grade, not for schoolwide recognition or honors, not for a potential scholarship, not to please a parent.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The service offers a number of filters for other dietary requirements, and satisfying taste and texture—not always a guarantee on ready-to-eat meals.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
28 May 2025
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With so much natural beauty right at its doorstep, this region of Chile is bound to satisfy those who are seeking a unique experience.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
Verb
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As the climate warms and tick populations proliferate, there’s a good chance that in many parts of the U.S., you’ll get intimately acquainted with one this summer.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
30 May 2025
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But Barrack's visit and the raising of the flag were a significant signal of warming relations.—
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
Verb
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In the 3-2 Rapids win over San Diego last month, the Rapids feasted with their press.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
15 May 2025
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Other images showed one anemone, measuring less than an inch, feasting on a 4-inch marine worm over the course of 16 hours.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
13 May 2025
Verb
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TikTok users were amused by the unconventional spoiler.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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Unlike all of the laughing wedding guests, Lorenzo wasn't amused.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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“Gladden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladden. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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