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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
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.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The Clubhouse has comfortable spaces to kick back and spend a congenial evening with neighbors, perhaps after a dinner at the inviting Juniper Grill.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Having said that, all your relations with others will probably be pleasant, warm and congenial.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
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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.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The Clubhouse has comfortable spaces to kick back and spend a congenial evening with neighbors, perhaps after a dinner at the inviting Juniper Grill.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Having said that, all your relations with others will probably be pleasant, warm and congenial.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congenial
Adjective
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Every song hits with the same indistinguishable gush of pleasant pixels.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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For a quieter and just as pleasant alternative, October through December offers comfy temperatures and a highly enjoyable local’s vibe.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The mobile app is compatible with both iOS and Android operating systems.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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Some games aren't compatible, but that's an extremely short list that's becoming shorter by the day as patches are released for the few games with compatibility hiccups.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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When in bloom, the tree is adorned with fragrant white flowers that can fill a patio with their delightful scent.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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This is a delightful day to enjoy everyone’s company.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The unanimous vote followed sometimes emotional testimony at a City Council meeting from Angelenos about how their lives had been shaken by discriminatory traffic stops and searches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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American frontier labs hold the lead on models, chips, and lithography — but the report finds near-unanimous conviction among leaders that this advantage is fragile.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Stay flexible, adjust lightly, and let what feels enjoyable lead.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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In those cases, purchasing certain flowers from seedlings or tubers might be more practical and enjoyable.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Take care not to overmix; keeping some larger pieces of tuna in the mix ensures a more satisfying texture, rather than something closer to tuna salad (delicious, just not the goal here).—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Le Petit Paris Counter-service breakfast and lunch orders get the French touch at this delicious bakery and cafe in an Atlantic Beach strip mall.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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One thing that makes Vim comfortable for me is the combination of Vim-Airline and Promptline, which together provide a nice status bar that helps highlight some useful info as one is editing a file.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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Right now, trends favor nice and pleasant weather Mother's Day morning into mid-afternoon with the chance of rain increasing toward the dinner hour and beyond.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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There is, however, a pleasing recognition here that certain relationships and phases in life are finite.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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With the naked eye and especially through good binoculars, its conjunction with a slender crescent moon on May 18 will be very pleasing to see.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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“Congenial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congenial. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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