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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
Firm but pleasant tannins support flavors of plum, tobacco leaf, brown baking spice, and black currant.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Keep pleasant thoughts top of mind then.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The pleasant scent of the wildflowers is surprising, particularly what looked like a pale purple sand verbena near Ashford Mill Ruins.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
According to Navarro, lemon juice operates in the same way as citric acid and leaves a clean, pleasant scent.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Keep pleasant thoughts top of mind then.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The pleasant scent of the wildflowers is surprising, particularly what looked like a pale purple sand verbena near Ashford Mill Ruins.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
According to Navarro, lemon juice operates in the same way as citric acid and leaves a clean, pleasant scent.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
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The pieces are all in place for a viciously enjoyable midnight action romp, which the film most certainly is when the bloodshed first begins.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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But the boys are largely ignoring seasoning, making the meals themselves not very tasty or enjoyable, a mere means to an end.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
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Bottom-liners had also nixed Gehry’s original design for a more gracious lobby with a cafe out front, not the gloomy one installed against his will.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Unbothered in a contrast to many of his stature, Curry is extremely gracious, always stopping for fans to interact personally.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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The irony of two men in dangerous occupations discussing clothing is a delightful Sandford touch.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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But before the Wolverines found the second-half cruise control, the game was won in the paint where Avila, a delightful college basketball player, went head-to-head (or more like head to low neck) with Mara, a future NBA player.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Of the 32 rooms, 12 are suites, and the remaining are superior double rooms, so all are a nice size.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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This one also had a nice fresh scent that wasn’t overpowering (which can sometimes happen when all your curl-routine products are fragrant).—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Lili Reinhart’s coldly overbearing Apple (with lucious, flaming red hair) is their ringleader, Alexandra Shipp’s Fig is a science genius who lost her personality in a swirl of people pleasing, and Victoria Pedretti’s mentally fragile Cherry is Apple’s resident punching bag and fixer-upper project.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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All of that is surely quite pleasing to him.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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In the hands of a sandwich master, these things can come from elsewhere—in the Vegitalian, thin slabs of fresh mozzarella and, of all things, a thick layer of roasted sweet-potato slices.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Relax by the grand fireplace overlooking the mountainside as you’re delivered triers of sweet pastries and chocolate treats, savory salmon toasts, lobster rolls, and more while Artisanal high chocolate is poured over fluffy cotton candy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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For dinner, return to Remington Hall or check out the restaurant’s more casual wing, The Lounge for a burger and beer—both with delicious dishes from Chef Marc Marrone.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Hearing there may be more options to choose from on his way home is a delicious thought.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 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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Thomas Jay Ryan was a funny, cranky Kramer, Will Brill a shrewd, amiable Fauci.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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