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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1
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
Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Netflix is none too pleased with a claim being made by stand-up comic Mark Normand.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Graham and Doherty can also be pleased with the performance of A Thousand Blows, the Disney+ series created by Steven Knight.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Even this writer can’t be fully pleased by this news.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026
Jessica Biel is standing by her husband Justin Timberlake, but not exactly pleased about what’s come to light about his 2024 arrest.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Mar. 2026
While the Japanese gaming company has been more than happy to see so many fans re-engage with the cozy life sim, which released to massive success six years ago today amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the team is also pleased with how many new villagers have moved in amid the major launch.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Our mattress tester was pleased that the packaging was manageable to move up the stairs with the help of her roommate.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Souders is pleased with the agreement and expects the judge to approve it.
—Liz Crawford, CBS News, 19 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
In 2025, target-date funds continued on the track of three trends investors can be relatively pleased about.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Netflix is none too pleased with a claim being made by stand-up comic Mark Normand.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Graham and Doherty can also be pleased with the performance of A Thousand Blows, the Disney+ series created by Steven Knight.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Even this writer can’t be fully pleased by this news.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026
Jessica Biel is standing by her husband Justin Timberlake, but not exactly pleased about what’s come to light about his 2024 arrest.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Mar. 2026
While the Japanese gaming company has been more than happy to see so many fans re-engage with the cozy life sim, which released to massive success six years ago today amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the team is also pleased with how many new villagers have moved in amid the major launch.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Our mattress tester was pleased that the packaging was manageable to move up the stairs with the help of her roommate.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Souders is pleased with the agreement and expects the judge to approve it.
—Liz Crawford, CBS News, 19 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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After attention from delighted passengers grew, the possum eventually left the gift shop on its own and wandered into the main terminal, apparently ready to explore new horizons.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trump delighted in mocking him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 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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Just happy to keep this thing rolling.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Presumably every San Diego State fan will ace one of these happy tests, too.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Temperatures have warmed well into the upper 70s to mid 80s across our region, but dew points are in the upper 40s to low 50s, yielding high cloud bases.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Meals are usually served with corn or flour tortillas warmed in a traditional Oaxacan clay oven alongside a flight of salsas made from the 12 different types of chili peppers grown on the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Daniel Radcliffe, the original Harry Potter in the movies, has given his blessing to the series and wished McLaughlin well in taking over the role.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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In January, the HHS X account wished Kennedy a happy birthday by posting a photo of him cutting into a steak adorned with birthday candles.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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