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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasances
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Bratislava offers quieter pleasures, with its hilltop castle presiding over a compact old town with Prague’s charm minus the crowds.
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Other pleasures are the fireplaces in the bedroom and living room (one wood burning, one decorative), original crown moldings, and the in-unit washer-dryer combo tucked away in a closet.
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We’re surrounded by sensory delights, and a new book argues that being more attuned to them could be a balm for digital exhaustion.
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The psychologists, economists, and happiness advocates have saddled the rest of us with an impoverished and incomplete picture of gratification and its distinctive delights.
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Families can enjoy boardwalk amusements in Old Orchard Beach, vintage arcades in York, and water parks in Saco.
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (which is also pet-friendly) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.
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“Pleasances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasances. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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