1
as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the massage was extremely pleasant and relaxing
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2
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
Succulent mid palate with lightness that provides a pleasant oily mouth feel.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
The Baltimore area could get up to half of an inch of rain on Friday before a mostly pleasant Mother's Day weekend is expected.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2025
As a pleasant surprise, the material even manages to repel pet hair.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Snapping at people makes the world a less pleasant place and, what may mean more to you, prolongs the encounter.
—Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
The Baltimore area could get up to half of an inch of rain on Friday before a mostly pleasant Mother's Day weekend is expected.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2025
As a pleasant surprise, the material even manages to repel pet hair.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Snapping at people makes the world a less pleasant place and, what may mean more to you, prolongs the encounter.
—Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
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Perry was also quite gracious when another fan in the crowd handed her an album to sign.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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The building includes a 24-hour concierge and a gracious lobby with a residents’ lounge.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Read Next Real Estate News See delightful Fair Oaks estate built in 1901 along American River.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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Delight by Default Aim for pleasant surprises—fewer steps, quicker approvals, delightful interactions and unexpected efficiency.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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While the formula played nice with the sensitive skin on our tester’s hairline, its toning effects only lasted a few days.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The Half Dome comes with a footprint, which is a rarity these days, and nice to have.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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At the same time, designers are encouraged to let their creativity flow—to re-imagine the rooms in ways that are both pleasing and potentially inspirational.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
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But for those who obsess about kerning, the space between letters, the view from above the tomb is not exactly an aesthetically pleasing one.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
4 May 2025
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On Tuesday, May 20, the 59-year-old model shared some sweet family photos on Instagram from her daughter Rowan's graduation from Wake Forest University.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The introduction of an additional thread about Roger and Nina’s relationship is sweet, but doesn’t have much time to develop, which only highlights how underused Ejiofor and Kellyman are.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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This recipe would be delicious served at brunch as easily as after supper.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
19 May 2025
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Ambassadors Clubhouse Set on Mayfair’s Heddon Street, Ambassadors Clubhouse has a beautiful year-round terrace that serves up incredible Punjabi dishes and delicious cocktails.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The radical left has become more and more like the characters in a Charles Dickens novel, crammed to the seams with amiable idiots and moral monstrosities.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Likewise, the amiable relationship between former and sitting presidents shows that if party leaders could overcome partisanship in the name of unity and friendship, so too could other Americans.—
Peter Kastor,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
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This one-pan wonder bakes chicken, rice, and creamy soup into a satisfying dish with zero fuss and major flavor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
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Pascal is in nearly every scene in Episode 6, which flashes back to several of Ellie’s recent birthdays and gives viewers a satisfying dose of the relationship that was so central to Season 1.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
18 May 2025
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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