delighting

Example Sentences

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When part of a SpaceX rocket re-entered Earth's atmosphere exactly a year ago, it created a spectacuglar fireball that streaked across Europe's skies, delighting stargazers and sending a team of scientists rushing towards their instruments.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

A film like “The Housemaid” delighting viewers this much and making boatloads of cash doing it is a sure sign of cinema’s vitality.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Fans have been delighting in his expressive range, with his wide eyes, blushing cheeks and gaping jaw regularly stealing the show, and memes spreading across social media in tribute.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

“We must reorient our entire company around delivering for and delighting our customers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

He showed them his pocket compass, delighting them by making the needle dance when he held the point of his pocketknife above it.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson