GLADDENS Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

gladdens

verb

present tense third-person singular of gladden

as in pleases

to give satisfaction to it would gladden me to hear you sing again

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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.

— Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

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Smoke from wildfires — which are burning more of North America as Earth warms — attacks nearly every system in the body, killing tens of thousands of people a year, numerous medical studies show.

— Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Smoke from wildfires — which are burning more of North America as the Earth warms — attacks nearly every system in the body, killing tens of thousands of people a year, numerous medical studies show.

— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

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Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Making an Academy Award best short shortlist delights producers.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of delights

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These funds come from bond shops like Nuveen and BlackRock, and each portfolio’s mix satisfies the stringent requirements of our own state.

— Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
When the two storylines collide, Nolan stages a clash of A-list titans that throws the director’s usual cerebral machinations aside and instead satisfies his audience with some good old-fashion bloodlust.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

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