1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
she looked pleased with the gift
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2
as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
a sleepy, pleased cat
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as in thrilled
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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as in wanted
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of pleased
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Kings coach Doug Christie was pleased with the way his team battled despite the absences of DeMar DeRozan (hamstring), Drew Eubanks (thumb), De’Andre Hunter (eye), Zach LaVine (finger), Keegan Murray (ankle), Domantas Sabonis (knee) and Russell Westbrook (toe).
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
First time ever using hearts of palm but was quite pleased.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
In January 2026, Little Debbie fans were pleased when Hudsonville released Little Debbie Ice Cream Sandwiches in two varieties — Oatmeal Creme Pie and Cosmic Brownie.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Preparing for his final year of college football, Rutledge is pleased with the new additions up front and ready to get back on the field.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The pair are especially pleased by how many young people have embraced the message.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
By all accounts, MNUFC has been pleased with the professionalism of Rodriguez since joining the team two months ago.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
The Signorellis are more than pleased with the audio series.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The president was reportedly pleased by the news of his eldest son's plans to marry again.
—Linda Marx, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Nothing Olitzky could have said about the Gaza war would likely have pleased all the members of Beth El.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Hugo erred on the side of religious tolerance, while accepting state meddling in church affairs, positions that pleased no one in power.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Mar. 2026
But Glosson is pleased her friend's contributions are being honored.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.
—Shawn Chen, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.
—Shawn Chen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Even Irving Langmuir joined in on the praise of his associate, which no doubt pleased her immensely.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Not everyone, though, is pleased.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Kings coach Doug Christie was pleased with the way his team battled despite the absences of DeMar DeRozan (hamstring), Drew Eubanks (thumb), De’Andre Hunter (eye), Zach LaVine (finger), Keegan Murray (ankle), Domantas Sabonis (knee) and Russell Westbrook (toe).
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
First time ever using hearts of palm but was quite pleased.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
In January 2026, Little Debbie fans were pleased when Hudsonville released Little Debbie Ice Cream Sandwiches in two varieties — Oatmeal Creme Pie and Cosmic Brownie.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Preparing for his final year of college football, Rutledge is pleased with the new additions up front and ready to get back on the field.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The pair are especially pleased by how many young people have embraced the message.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
By all accounts, MNUFC has been pleased with the professionalism of Rodriguez since joining the team two months ago.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
The Signorellis are more than pleased with the audio series.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The president was reportedly pleased by the news of his eldest son's plans to marry again.
—Linda Marx, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Nothing Olitzky could have said about the Gaza war would likely have pleased all the members of Beth El.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Hugo erred on the side of religious tolerance, while accepting state meddling in church affairs, positions that pleased no one in power.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Mar. 2026
But Glosson is pleased her friend's contributions are being honored.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.
—Shawn Chen, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.
—Shawn Chen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Even Irving Langmuir joined in on the praise of his associate, which no doubt pleased her immensely.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleased
Adjective
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West said Eisner was particularly delighted with the stage trickery that allowed a child actor to be seen as Chip, a teacup.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Clearly delighted to be in their company, Beck ups his game accordingly.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Schumaker was more than satisfied with Rocker’s performance.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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This president is never satisfied.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These days, Bailey is one of the celebrities people would be thrilled to see strolling down Hollywood Boulevard.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Dealers were thrilled with the change.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After waiting 21 years to get back to the Final Four, the Illini nation wanted more.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Galaxy wanted to get off to a fast start at home in the 2026 season.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The whole Beaulieu family is glad to have their horse of nearly 20 years back home.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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But more importantly, the Sabres were glad to get whatever had been ailing them out of their system.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Democrats are against them and happy to blame them for rising prices.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The first lady spoke as well, wishing all Americans a happy Easter.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And the Durand, in which the eggs are first mixed with mushrooms and artichoke bottoms that have been warmed in butter; at the end, the omelet is rolled around asparagus tips and surrounded by a tomato glaze.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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When to Plant Corn The best time to plant corn outside is after the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed, says Meg Gerritsen of Wood Prairie Family Farm.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those who wished to see Garner clad in fishnets and rubber bracelets as the Material Girl will still have a chance.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell wished the crew well in a recording made two months before his death last August.—
Marcia Dunn,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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