pleasances

Definition of pleasancesnext
plural of pleasance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasances
Noun
  • Honestly, car camping is truly one of the great pleasures in life.
    Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Themes of self-ennoblement run throughout this playful and prodigious jazz-pop suite, a quartet of songs explore the pleasures (and sometimes, perils) of gassing yourself up.
    Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As the city blooms with hundreds of thousands of Yoshino cherry trees, indulge in speciality, mouthwatering delights at participating eateries.
    Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
  • One of the great delights of the series is getting to see Pfeiffer so frazzled.
    Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 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 Apr. 2026.

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