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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
Later in the day, with the Moon opposite your sign, be congenial and cooperative with others.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
Far from being mere congenial partnerships, most nineteenth- and twentieth-century alliances were complex and multipurpose arrangements used by great powers to restrain, control, and influence other purportedly friendly states.
—Nicholas Mulder, Foreign Affairs, 6 Mar. 2025
President Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, is the congenial dealmaker for the very brash dealmaker-in-chief.
—Axios, 16 Feb. 2025
The tone was congenial, attracting a couple dozen residents and candidates who focused on their own achievements and goals.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
Far from being mere congenial partnerships, most nineteenth- and twentieth-century alliances were complex and multipurpose arrangements used by great powers to restrain, control, and influence other purportedly friendly states.
—Nicholas Mulder, Foreign Affairs, 6 Mar. 2025
President Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, is the congenial dealmaker for the very brash dealmaker-in-chief.
—Axios, 16 Feb. 2025
The tone was congenial, attracting a couple dozen residents and candidates who focused on their own achievements and goals.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congenial
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But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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If busier weekends someday mean parking an extra block away, that will be a pleasant problem to solve.—
Belal Aftab,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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Check your manufacturer's instructions: Always verify that your air fryer and glass dish are compatible to prevent any issues.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Mitigate this by standardizing APIs, using middleware and ensuring cloud services are compatible with legacy systems.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Read Next Real Estate News See delightful Fair Oaks estate built in 1901 along American River.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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Delight by Default Aim for pleasant surprises—fewer steps, quicker approvals, delightful interactions and unexpected efficiency.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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That's because 127 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled to the contrary by a unanimous vote.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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The unanimous vote said Oakridge can’t simply proceed, but instead would have to through the formal review process of applying for a zoning permit.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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The competition ended with a delicious buffet lunch attended by 500 people.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Unlike indulging for a week on regular vacations, the cruise's generous food options – though often delicious – can be a bit overwhelming for some passengers after a few months.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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But anyone hoping to hit the open road needs to know one thing: some drivers just aren't very nice, especially in certain states.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2025
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While the formula played nice with the sensitive skin on our tester’s hairline, its toning effects only lasted a few days.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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At the same time, designers are encouraged to let their creativity flow—to re-imagine the rooms in ways that are both pleasing and potentially inspirational.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
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But for those who obsess about kerning, the space between letters, the view from above the tomb is not exactly an aesthetically pleasing one.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
4 May 2025
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While younger viewers will enjoy seeing the genuine and sweet interactions between Lilo Pelekai (Maia Kealoha) and Stitch (voiced by Chris Sanders), there’s an honesty and vulnerability between sisters Nani and Lilo that will truly resonate with kids who have siblings.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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Southerners will mix sweet tea with lemonade for an Arnold Palmer or with Kentucky bourbon for hard iced tea.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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“Congenial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congenial. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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