as in sweetness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others
his habitual pleasantness makes him everyone's first choice for a party guest
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Recent Examples of pleasantness
But despite the pleasantness, there are still some areas where the graphics are lacking.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
The farmer’s tendency to pursue high yields obscured the delicate pleasantness this grape gives when handled carefully.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
The farmer’s tendency to pursue high yields obscured the delicate pleasantness this grape gives when handled carefully.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasantness
sweetness
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He was known for his frequent yelling, a dose of mayhem, and a focus on perfection - all wrapped up in sweetness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pure vanilla extract adds a touch of sweetness and caramel-like flavor to the chocolate frosting.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Pleasantness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasantness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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