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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
This was congenial for both Americans and Europeans.
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Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
This coalition was established in 2001 around the China-Russia axis to create cohesion and coordination among broadly congenial nation-states.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The Trump-Zelenskyy gathering was a warm and congenial do-over as Zelenskyy, wearing a black suit instead of his usual military garb, thanked Trump multiple times in the Oval Office.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Workplaces devoted to creating value for customers are also likely to be more congenial as workplaces than those focused on extracting value from customers and boosting executive bonuses.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
This coalition was established in 2001 around the China-Russia axis to create cohesion and coordination among broadly congenial nation-states.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The Trump-Zelenskyy gathering was a warm and congenial do-over as Zelenskyy, wearing a black suit instead of his usual military garb, thanked Trump multiple times in the Oval Office.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Workplaces devoted to creating value for customers are also likely to be more congenial as workplaces than those focused on extracting value from customers and boosting executive bonuses.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congenial
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As the mid-Missouri heat and humidity finally subside, any outdoor activity—from the perfect wine picnic to a Katy Trail hike—is much more pleasant.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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As America’s capital of both wine production and pleasant weather, California has any number of towns that capture this experience, each with distinguishing characteristics that suit different types of travelers.—
Justin Goldman,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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This Epicka Universal Travel Adapter is a T+L favorite overall pick due to its four different plug types that are compatible with over 200 sockets worldwide and its ability to charge up to six devices at once.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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To make the project compatible with existing computer infrastructure in the region, the project will also make use of what’s known as edge AI.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Just down the street from the colossal blue Scientology center (one of LA’s top locations for taking an ironic selfie) is Found Oyster, a delightful and perennially (pleasantly) crowded seafood restaurant inspired by clam shacks on the East Coast.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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In addition to delightful dish after delightful dish, tasting menu participants have the joyful experience of choosing their own chopstick holder and steak knife.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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On Monday, San Diego City Councilmember Raul Campillo joined the unanimous vote in favor of the anti-collaboration ordinance proposed by Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The backlash on social media was explosive, immediate and far from unanimous.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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This could make eating more enjoyable, leading to eating more.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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Taking pictures can actually make an experience more enjoyable and more lasting.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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But harness a touch of Scotland’s inimitable peat, and the Rob Roy really steps into its own, the vermouth offering sweetness to the scotch’s smoke, their interplay both delicious and unique.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Greet guests with a warm welcome, a house drink, and a few delicious appetizers.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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With that in mind, his glowing comments on Jeter paid a nice tribute.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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In her opinion, a courthouse wedding or a small ceremony in a family member's backyard would have been just as nice, Kate said.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Gazelles are one of the trendiest adidas shoes right now, appreciated for their clean lines, aesthetically pleasing leather uppers, low profile, and all-day comfort.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Neither Eliot nor Jules suspected anything, and the ease of the deception added to its pleasing sordidness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Congenial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congenial. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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