PLEASANCES Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

pleasances

noun

plural of pleasance

as in enjoyments

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Noun

Classic coastal towns like Tybee Island, Ocracoke, and Emerald Isle have long been places where the simple pleasures of a beach vacation shine the brightest.

— Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Forest Hills Stadium is one of the great pleasures of the city.

— Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of pleasures

Noun

Those delights transport me to my earliest and happiest memories, surrounded by family and friends at birthday parties spent at the park or at McDonald’s.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Edinburgh, a city of dramatic landscapes and rich culture, shines during its renowned August festivals, transforming into a global stage for arts and culinary delights.

— Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of delights

Noun

Many travelers speed right by on their way to the flashy amusements of Kemah or Galveston’s sandy beaches.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Down a dark stairway is the murky world of Bronc’s Tack Room bar, a cavern with pool tables and the usual Stockyards amusements.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026

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