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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
SummerFest composer-in-residence and violinist Jessie Montgomery created an intimate atmosphere with her congenial banter and the spirited playing of her intriguing works.
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Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
In covering and critiquing Chicago TV news, Deeb was especially hard on ABC 7, and the congenial and sometimes comedic chemistry between that station's anchors Fahey Flynn and Joel Daly and weatherman John Coleman.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
The atmosphere is congenial, with Ferraro often walking among the tables to provide personal interaction and service.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
In more congenial times, state appropriations chairs hash out details of the budget along with the leaders of the four legislative caucuses.
—Isabella Volmert, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
In covering and critiquing Chicago TV news, Deeb was especially hard on ABC 7, and the congenial and sometimes comedic chemistry between that station's anchors Fahey Flynn and Joel Daly and weatherman John Coleman.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
The atmosphere is congenial, with Ferraro often walking among the tables to provide personal interaction and service.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
In more congenial times, state appropriations chairs hash out details of the budget along with the leaders of the four legislative caucuses.
—Isabella Volmert, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congenial
Adjective
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The two kids were watching their parents text on their phones instead of socializing with each other and making pleasant conversation.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chardonnay from Burgundy has a typical bouquet of wet river rock, crushed oyster shells, and sometimes a pleasant note of petrol that hits you before going deeper to assess the fruit aromas.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The headphones are compatible with iOS and come with extra features.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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The glasses are compatible with PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, as well as most smartphones, tablets, and computers.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the 68th minute, Liel Abada showed delightful control on a ball floated into the box, putting it on a tee for Pep Biel to convert, putting Charlotte FC ahead to stay.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Childhood photos of both Roberts, found in some guest rooms, are delightful Easter eggs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fudd was a unanimous first-team selection amid the best season of her college career.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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The ordinance passed by a unanimous vote.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Stadium seating is perfectly enjoyable, but Sunday brunch is the place to be, with everyone who’s anyone enjoying a gourmet buffet and an up-close view of the match.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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As your host, Lizzie Burder makes for very enjoyable company, deftly mixing child-like enthusiasm with just enough frantic dread to convince you that this whole operation could turn dangerous at any moment.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And a recent trip to Costco had the perfect restaurant copycat product to kick things off in delicious, budget-friendly style.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Today, visitors can still tour its founding castle and its Museum of Arms, stroll its cobblestone streets, and duck into its delicious restaurants serving traditional meals.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Those who are running are nice enough.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Grape and sausage sounds so nice.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a lengthy and apologetic statement, Altman claimed that OpenAI was now altering the terms of its Pentagon deal to explicitly prohibit the use of its AI systems to surveil US citizens, exhibiting a degree of people-pleasing normally witnessed in its sycophantic chatbots.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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The focus ring turns smoothly, with pleasing resistance and immediate, lag-free response.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Congenial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congenial. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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