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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a couple relaxing in the congenial atmosphere of a luxury health spa
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as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
congenial traveling companions who made our tour of Italy even more enjoyable than we had anticipated
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Recent Examples of congenial
Don Bearden, who shows up later in the play as the now-elderly Pierre, is the perfect congenial host, sort of taking over for narrator Patrick.
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Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Their easy-going harmonies, congenial wordplay and inventive hooks earned plenty of industry recognition.
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Tom Roland,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
However, law enforcement’s attitude toward the media’s involvement as a whole has not been entirely congenial.
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Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
Of all the Welk stars, the harmonizing Lennon Sisters have always been among the most gracious and congenial.
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for congenial
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Their easy-going harmonies, congenial wordplay and inventive hooks earned plenty of industry recognition.
—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
However, law enforcement’s attitude toward the media’s involvement as a whole has not been entirely congenial.
—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
Of all the Welk stars, the harmonizing Lennon Sisters have always been among the most gracious and congenial.
—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for congenial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congenial
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Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
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Dogs are welcome, and the shaded setting is a pleasant place to linger.
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These buds are compatible with both Apple and Android devices, offering an impressive 9 hours of battery life and an additional 27 hours with the charging case.
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Snag the rarely-on-sale Amazon Smart Plug to control compatible home appliances by voice, then pick up this handheld fan that’s kept me cool during humid 90-degree days in New York City.
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Perhaps because of this aesthetic of illusions, the earnest state pride evident in some of the pavilions turns out to feel especially delightful.
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Her nuanced portrayal gives the girl many layers, including a delightful determination.
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Enthusiasm is far from unanimous, in these strange, hyperpartisan times, for the nation to come together and celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
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Juries at retrials in 2025 and 2026 could not reach unanimous verdicts on the charges, ending the proceedings in mistrials.
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More of us are rediscovering the appeal of doing things the harder (though usually more enjoyable) way.
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Choosing snacks that are both healthy and appealing to kids can make snack time easier and more enjoyable.
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Cherry trees showcase beautiful blooms in the spring and produce delicious fruit in late spring and early summer.
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The spinach and feta pastry was delicious, salty enough from the cheese filling and not too heavy.
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Neither side has been shy of attacking, which has been a nice change of pace compared with the first couple of knockout stage matches.
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Been shooting some nice low scores in these last couple weeks outs here, so that’s something good to pat myself on the back.
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Not only is the water less aesthetically pleasing, but Abrams is wary of it.
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Crittall-style windows and doors the light and provide a pleasing symmetry.
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“Congenial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congenial. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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