plural pleasers
: a person or thing that offers pleasure or satisfaction
A classic corner bar and restaurant that's been updated, Dino's serves a pleaser of a brunch while it weaves the business' Italian heritage into the menu.—
Carol Deptolla
—often used in combinationCarol DeptollaCerith Wyn Evans's work looks impressive. His big, sprawling, humming white neons are real eye-pleasers.—Eddy Frankel
see also crowd-pleaser, people pleaser
Eddy FrankelExamples of pleaser in a Sentence
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Add this recipe to your repertoire for a no-fail crowd pleaser that will be a winner with friends and family no matter what the occasion.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
The domestic box office continued a trend of getting the year off to a slow start, as January lacked a strong carryover movie from the holiday season or a surprise audience pleaser, renewing fears the industry faces long-term financial woes.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 22 June 2025
After delivering a crowd pleaser with one of her latest characters, Ego Nwodim was just as shocked as the FCC likely was by the audience’s response.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 June 2025
That rebounded somewhat after the stage version of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child proved to be a post-pandemic crowd pleaser.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 June 2025
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
The domestic box office continued a trend of getting the year off to a slow start, as January lacked a strong carryover movie from the holiday season or a surprise audience pleaser, renewing fears the industry faces long-term financial woes.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 22 June 2025
After delivering a crowd pleaser with one of her latest characters, Ego Nwodim was just as shocked as the FCC likely was by the audience’s response.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 June 2025
That rebounded somewhat after the stage version of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child proved to be a post-pandemic crowd pleaser.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 June 2025
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“Pleaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleaser. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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