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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
Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
By removing some of those substances before entering the pool, swimmers can help create a more pleasant experience for everyone.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Su-hun, Eun-joo, and Se-yun are returning from a pleasant family outing.
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Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 June 2026
If only that were the least pleasant experience of my last week.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
By removing some of those substances before entering the pool, swimmers can help create a more pleasant experience for everyone.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Su-hun, Eun-joo, and Se-yun are returning from a pleasant family outing.
—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 June 2026
If only that were the least pleasant experience of my last week.
—
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pleasant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
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More of us are rediscovering the appeal of doing things the harder (though usually more enjoyable) way.
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Choosing snacks that are both healthy and appealing to kids can make snack time easier and more enjoyable.
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Thanks to a gracious group of Team Algeria soccer supporters, the city of Lawrence will forever have a reminder of its role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
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Perhaps because of this aesthetic of illusions, the earnest state pride evident in some of the pavilions turns out to feel especially delightful.
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Her nuanced portrayal gives the girl many layers, including a delightful determination.
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Neither side has been shy of attacking, which has been a nice change of pace compared with the first couple of knockout stage matches.
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Been shooting some nice low scores in these last couple weeks outs here, so that’s something good to pat myself on the back.
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Ground beef is a versatile protein that offers lots of options for family-pleasing, satisfying, and delicious dishes.
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Held in the evening, this should be an aesthetically-pleasing way to kick this year’s race off, with a number of teams in contention to win.
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Even sweeter, Home Chef and Gordon Ramsay have collaborated to bring restaurant-quality, five-star meals to home kitchens through Home Chef's meal kit service.
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This crowd pleaser, invented by bartender Sam Ross in 2008, gets its charm from two different bittersweet Italian liqueurs, even though the resulting cocktail is neither particularly bitter nor sweet.
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Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
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That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.
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The service Maldivian service at its sunniest—upbeat, amiable and intuitive enough to know when guests want to be spoiled or left alone.
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Rios—amiable, practiced, and forcefully exuberant—took a seat across from me in a bright conference room with ergonomic chairs.
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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