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as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the massage was extremely pleasant and relaxing
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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
she has a reputation among the employees for being a demanding boss, but she's unexpectedly pleasant outside of work
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Recent Examples of pleasant
But many people learn to savor these beverages, as the pleasant biological effects of caffeine and alcohol become paired with their taste.
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David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Batting in the eighth spot, Kundrat continues to be a pleasant surprise.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The earliest paintings on view, produced while Duchamp was still a teenager, are pleasant, innocuous landscapes dominated by chunky strokes of green—Post-Impressionism lite.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The spheres burst gently in my mouth, releasing a pleasant cascade of briny water.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
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David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Batting in the eighth spot, Kundrat continues to be a pleasant surprise.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The earliest paintings on view, produced while Duchamp was still a teenager, are pleasant, innocuous landscapes dominated by chunky strokes of green—Post-Impressionism lite.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The spheres burst gently in my mouth, releasing a pleasant cascade of briny water.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pleasant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
Adjective
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Big Tech lawsuits, such as the one coming out of California, shift blame away from guardians to tech companies who are simply making their products maximally enjoyable.—
Maggie Anders,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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But there is something enjoyable — again, exciting — about this kind of showing off.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bruce Childress, Maydan Market’s director of restaurants, will swoop in with gracious suggestions across price points and tastes preferences.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Servers are warm and gracious, while bartenders like The Cove’s Mario will learn cocktail preferences in no time and offer suggestions based on mood and palate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The entire pool was repiped and coated with a delightful granular coating.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The soft custard filling complements the firm peach slices for a delightful texture and the perfect make-ahead dessert.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some other teachers that maybe hadn’t been so polite to me or nice to me, all of a sudden became a little nicer.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Thursday night is going to be a nice little appetizer, so to speak.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the crisscrossing mow lines make the lawn look especially pleasing to the eye.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Individuals with Neptune in Libra tend to romanticize love and beauty, often dreaming of soulful partnerships, harmony and aesthetically pleasing environments.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The hotel is very family-friendly, and cots (complete with sweet Ambasciatori Palace teddy bears) can be placed in all rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The parathas, as the savory flatbreads are called, stuffed with onion and paneer and coated with a generous amount of butter, are as delicious as ever.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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This simple combination of strawberries, lemon, basil, and sugar is the key to so many fruit-forward desserts, but the sweet mixture is just as delicious when enjoyed on its own.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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This is all in the first three paragraphs, and the breakdowns—a capacious category that, for Lemann, seems to encompass everything from rages to amiable fugues—do not let up.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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The rank bigotry of a neo-Nazi newsletter filters through folks like Sean’s parents and sister (a very funny Kate Berlant) — which is to say conservatives, but mostly amiable ones.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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