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as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the massage was extremely pleasant and relaxing
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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
she has a reputation among the employees for being a demanding boss, but she's unexpectedly pleasant outside of work
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Recent Examples of pleasant
Here, it’s paired with hyaluronic acid as a lightweight serum that leaves a pleasant glow.
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Summer is the best time to visit, with pleasant weather and wildflower blooms.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
The early part of the weekend calls for rain before a gradual clearing and pleasant conditions.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2025
Most of the week should be pleasant in the Baltimore area, with temperatures hovering in the upper 70s and low 80s before a chance of showers into the weekend.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Summer is the best time to visit, with pleasant weather and wildflower blooms.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
The early part of the weekend calls for rain before a gradual clearing and pleasant conditions.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2025
Most of the week should be pleasant in the Baltimore area, with temperatures hovering in the upper 70s and low 80s before a chance of showers into the weekend.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
Adjective
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The building itself includes 24-hour concierge service and features a gracious lobby with a residents’ lounge.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the conversation, maintain a gracious tone regardless of immediate outcomes.—
Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The delightful scene unfolds with the three discussing relationships.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Sometimes those patterns are helpful, even delightful.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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There may be a nice bunch of grapes, a couple slices of melon, and a hunk of juicy homegrown tomato.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Elite firepower, stingy defense, and all-world goaltending to tie a nice bow on it.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, designers are encouraged to let their creativity flow—to re-imagine the rooms in ways that are both pleasing and potentially inspirational.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
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But for those who obsess about kerning, the space between letters, the view from above the tomb is not exactly an aesthetically pleasing one.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Following Cameron’s sweet toast to Kaya, Elsbeth offers her own toast and new insights into her next chapter.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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The finish is sweet, balanced, and long with lingering brown sugar and rye spice notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Each chapter takes you right into a nonna's home in a different region—the pages read like a delicious road trip through the country.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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This countertop oven bakes the perfect pizza, delicious cookies and toasts evenly.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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George Foreman, a heavyweight boxing champion who returned to the sport to regain his title at the improbable age of 45, and who parlayed his fame and his amiable personality into a multimillion-dollar grill business, died on Friday night in Houston.—
Victor Mather,
New York Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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Surrounded and protected by the lagoon that separates Argentario from the mainland, this amiable town feels like Madrid’s little Tuscan twin, with its sunny disposition, well developed café culture, and houses in every shade of ocher.—
Lee Marshall,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Supported by musicians Sean McGhee and Brendan Cox, Moyet presented a satisfying 90-minute overview of her solo music and a few Yazoo classics.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Layered with crispy hash browns, melty cheese, diced ham, and green onions, it’s bound together with a creamy egg mixture that bakes up golden and satisfying.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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