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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2
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
Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
And RadarOnline is reporting Markle was not pleased.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
Some of the other Colombian guests were not pleased that Sánchez was there.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Is the citizenry pleased with the performance of this duopoly?
—Stu Strumwasser, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The bird is almost certainly pleased with his catch.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Like the impish anti-romance that crumbles around it, the movie’s twist is both transgressive enough to be pleased with itself and also rooted in a reality that refuses to be dismissed as a bad joke.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Becht and the players were pleased with the atmosphere at Inter&Co.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Cora wasn't pleased with Bucknor on Saturday, the Red Sox ultimately caught the short end of the stick.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
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
That message has pleased some on the right, who have praised Paramount over its decision to buy The Free Press, cut ties with Stephen Colbert, and bring back one of the president’s favorite film franchises.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Tongues tested, palates finally pleased, the adventurers decided that this was as good a place to stop as any.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
That pleased Republicans who had called for his resignation.
—Dana Ferguson, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.
—Sarah Digregorio, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Many customers seem pleased with the customer service, the quality of the installation and the professionalism of the crew assigned to their project.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
And RadarOnline is reporting Markle was not pleased.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
Some of the other Colombian guests were not pleased that Sánchez was there.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Is the citizenry pleased with the performance of this duopoly?
—Stu Strumwasser, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The bird is almost certainly pleased with his catch.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Like the impish anti-romance that crumbles around it, the movie’s twist is both transgressive enough to be pleased with itself and also rooted in a reality that refuses to be dismissed as a bad joke.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Becht and the players were pleased with the atmosphere at Inter&Co.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Cora wasn't pleased with Bucknor on Saturday, the Red Sox ultimately caught the short end of the stick.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
That message has pleased some on the right, who have praised Paramount over its decision to buy The Free Press, cut ties with Stephen Colbert, and bring back one of the president’s favorite film franchises.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Tongues tested, palates finally pleased, the adventurers decided that this was as good a place to stop as any.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
That pleased Republicans who had called for his resignation.
—Dana Ferguson, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.
—Sarah Digregorio, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleased
Adjective
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While some fans seem delighted by the relationship between the two elite athletes, the high-profile duo has also faced a series of complaints.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Schiaparelli never failed to seek out—or be delighted by—the shock of the new.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But after multiple meetings between Aaron and Apple’s representatives, the company seemed satisfied that, per its guidelines, ICEBlock would not solicit or encourage criminal behavior.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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That being said, there is hope that the production can satiate an audience almost as much as Tony is satisfied by his favorite dark liquor.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Fabati's said they were thrilled to be able to see the team nearby.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lendeborg was not exactly thrilled with the relocation plan, but far away from home and far away from his mom, he finally was left to make the right choices on his own – to go to class, to go to practice, to work and apply himself.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That night, Joost wanted to dine at a real restaurant like rich foreigners.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Although he was not involved with the original investigation, in 2024, Pierson also offered to help and wanted to speak with Muller directly.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While the Giants struggled in their home opener, many of the fans were just glad to be back at the ballpark to watch their favorite team.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Nova senior Jayla Huntley-Murphy, 18, was glad that all of her classmates can enjoy the prom without having to worry about the cost.—
Alie Skowronski,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Note that the service isn't particularly happy, helpful, or welcoming, but who has time for pleasantries when you're slammed all day?—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the polite thing to do to maintain some sort of family connection would be to send a gift to the happy couple, along with a card conveying your good wishes.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reheat chilled eggs in barely simmering water for 1–2 minutes, or cover them with hot tap water and let sit about 30 minutes until warmed through.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Big tech warmed quickly to Whop, as early investors included Peter Thiel and Insight Partners in a $17 million Series A round of funding.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The story that has been buried for generations, just like her mother has always wished.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fans who no longer wished to attend were offered the option to claim a refund.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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