pleasances

Definition of pleasancesnext
plural of pleasance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasances
Noun
  • TikTok discovered the pleasures of Sushi Fumi, and there is usually a wait.
    Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
  • My excavations are merely a variation on these same pleasures.
    Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Omaar Yemini said the addition was meant to ease the uninitiated into the delights of Haitian cuisine.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
  • And yet watching the unfurling reel of Mumbai life on one narrow promenade is one of this city's quiet delights.
    Diaa Hadid, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
  • That will keep the rest of us from footing the bill for their part-time seaside amusements.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Pleasances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasances. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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