1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
she looked pleased with the gift
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2
as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
a sleepy, pleased cat
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as in thrilled
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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2
as in wanted
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of pleased
Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
And RadarOnline is reporting Markle was not pleased.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
Some of the other Colombian guests were not pleased that Sánchez was there.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Is the citizenry pleased with the performance of this duopoly?
—Stu Strumwasser, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The bird is almost certainly pleased with his catch.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Like the impish anti-romance that crumbles around it, the movie’s twist is both transgressive enough to be pleased with itself and also rooted in a reality that refuses to be dismissed as a bad joke.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Becht and the players were pleased with the atmosphere at Inter&Co.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Cora wasn't pleased with Bucknor on Saturday, the Red Sox ultimately caught the short end of the stick.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Hugo erred on the side of religious tolerance, while accepting state meddling in church affairs, positions that pleased no one in power.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Mar. 2026
But Glosson is pleased her friend's contributions are being honored.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.
—Shawn Chen, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.
—Shawn Chen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Even Irving Langmuir joined in on the praise of his associate, which no doubt pleased her immensely.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
That message has pleased some on the right, who have praised Paramount over its decision to buy The Free Press, cut ties with Stephen Colbert, and bring back one of the president’s favorite film franchises.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
That pleased Republicans who had called for his resignation.
—Dana Ferguson, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Many customers seem pleased with the customer service, the quality of the installation and the professionalism of the crew assigned to their project.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
And RadarOnline is reporting Markle was not pleased.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
Some of the other Colombian guests were not pleased that Sánchez was there.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Is the citizenry pleased with the performance of this duopoly?
—Stu Strumwasser, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The bird is almost certainly pleased with his catch.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Like the impish anti-romance that crumbles around it, the movie’s twist is both transgressive enough to be pleased with itself and also rooted in a reality that refuses to be dismissed as a bad joke.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Becht and the players were pleased with the atmosphere at Inter&Co.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Cora wasn't pleased with Bucknor on Saturday, the Red Sox ultimately caught the short end of the stick.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
Nothing Olitzky could have said about the Gaza war would likely have pleased all the members of Beth El.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Hugo erred on the side of religious tolerance, while accepting state meddling in church affairs, positions that pleased no one in power.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Mar. 2026
But Glosson is pleased her friend's contributions are being honored.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.
—Shawn Chen, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.
—Shawn Chen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Even Irving Langmuir joined in on the praise of his associate, which no doubt pleased her immensely.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
That message has pleased some on the right, who have praised Paramount over its decision to buy The Free Press, cut ties with Stephen Colbert, and bring back one of the president’s favorite film franchises.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
That pleased Republicans who had called for his resignation.
—Dana Ferguson, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleased
Adjective
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While some fans seem delighted by the relationship between the two elite athletes, the high-profile duo has also faced a series of complaints.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Schiaparelli never failed to seek out—or be delighted by—the shock of the new.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But after multiple meetings between Aaron and Apple’s representatives, the company seemed satisfied that, per its guidelines, ICEBlock would not solicit or encourage criminal behavior.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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That being said, there is hope that the production can satiate an audience almost as much as Tony is satisfied by his favorite dark liquor.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And those who know Gilbert & Sullivan’s repertoire will be thrilled with the accompanying concert of G&S favorites.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the historic mining town of Tonopah, many locals are thrilled with the economy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That night, Joost wanted to dine at a real restaurant like rich foreigners.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Although he was not involved with the original investigation, in 2024, Pierson also offered to help and wanted to speak with Muller directly.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gene Gallerano is glad to have a movie playing close to home.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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What People Are Saying Contributors to Reddit's r/cars forum were glad to see the report, amid more than 300 comments this week.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Note that the service isn't particularly happy, helpful, or welcoming, but who has time for pleasantries when you're slammed all day?—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the polite thing to do to maintain some sort of family connection would be to send a gift to the happy couple, along with a card conveying your good wishes.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reheat chilled eggs in barely simmering water for 1–2 minutes, or cover them with hot tap water and let sit about 30 minutes until warmed through.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Big tech warmed quickly to Whop, as early investors included Peter Thiel and Insight Partners in a $17 million Series A round of funding.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The story that has been buried for generations, just like her mother has always wished.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fans who no longer wished to attend were offered the option to claim a refund.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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