Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasances
Noun
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Both works, with their vivid colors and characters, immerse the viewer in the bourgeois pleasures and perspectives of the 19th century.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025 -
His songs seek to unite people over life’s simple pleasures and moments of joy, rather than divide over politics.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The small round dish can be used for all sorts of culinary delights, from baking single-serve cakes to roasting garlic.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Japan draws thirtysomethings with its diverse attractions, from culinary delights to swift transportation, catering to travelers' varied interests.—
Jill Krasny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The production draws on a long history of curiosity amusements in which people looked to be entertained by viewing others with unusual or non-normative bodies, especially in nineteenth-century Western circus and dime museums.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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You won’t be inclined to play games or be involved in trivial amusements.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Pleasances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasances. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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