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
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The Penguins looked like a team that was rather pleased with itself most of the game, attempting to execute near-impossible passes instead of simply going to work against an Ottawa team very much invested in a blue-collar game.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Editors were also pleased with the taste and freshness of the pickle after getting past the initial impression of the crunch.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Some fans weren't too pleased with Noah's jokes and pleaded with the Grammys to re-evaluate hosting responsibilities.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
While Chiles’ performance stood out, UCLA coach Janelle McDonald was pleased to see a total team effort.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Cross Sophie, a maid from the working class, is far from pleased when Benedict secures her a job at his own family's home.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Some Republicans were pleased with his arrest and challenged the talking points made by Democrats.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Jan. 2026
As for the evolution of Benophie (the couple nickname for Benedict and Sophie), their book fans will most assuredly be pleased with how the show adapts passionate scenes like those at his country retreat, called My Cottage.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 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
The Monarchs gave JSerra little opportunity to make an offensive threat, and that pleased Mater Dei coach Sean Ganey.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
The attendance figure was one of the few numbers that pleased Cal coach Mark Madsen.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
The volume was eventually reprinted in the Modern Library—an accolade that greatly pleased its author.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Reportedly, Ivanka wasn’t all that pleased about the snub.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 12 Jan. 2026
Ex-captain Declan Rice, who joined Arsenal for £105m in July 2023, lost sight of Bowen in the build-up to his winner, which pleased most supporters.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
The slam certainly pleased the KU portion of the crowd, which was listed at 15,407.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 2025
Adjective
At this point, the Heat would be pleased to come out of the trade deadline with a single All Star caliber player.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The Penguins looked like a team that was rather pleased with itself most of the game, attempting to execute near-impossible passes instead of simply going to work against an Ottawa team very much invested in a blue-collar game.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Editors were also pleased with the taste and freshness of the pickle after getting past the initial impression of the crunch.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Some fans weren't too pleased with Noah's jokes and pleaded with the Grammys to re-evaluate hosting responsibilities.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
While Chiles’ performance stood out, UCLA coach Janelle McDonald was pleased to see a total team effort.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Cross Sophie, a maid from the working class, is far from pleased when Benedict secures her a job at his own family's home.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Some Republicans were pleased with his arrest and challenged the talking points made by Democrats.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Jan. 2026
As for the evolution of Benophie (the couple nickname for Benedict and Sophie), their book fans will most assuredly be pleased with how the show adapts passionate scenes like those at his country retreat, called My Cottage.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The move – and more, its blunt public announcement – may have pleased Trump world, but turned out to be disastrous for the Post’s business.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 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
The Monarchs gave JSerra little opportunity to make an offensive threat, and that pleased Mater Dei coach Sean Ganey.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
The attendance figure was one of the few numbers that pleased Cal coach Mark Madsen.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
The volume was eventually reprinted in the Modern Library—an accolade that greatly pleased its author.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Reportedly, Ivanka wasn’t all that pleased about the snub.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 12 Jan. 2026
Ex-captain Declan Rice, who joined Arsenal for £105m in July 2023, lost sight of Bowen in the build-up to his winner, which pleased most supporters.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
The slam certainly pleased the KU portion of the crowd, which was listed at 15,407.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleased
Adjective
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Bradbury was delighted and stopped to talk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Both looked delighted to pay tribute to the glittery star of the night.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There is no question in my mind that employees who believe that their employer genuinely cares about them are more satisfied and, therefore, are more productive workers.—
Dan Amos,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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Neither of those former coaches was entirely satisfied with their squads.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Not to mention all the employees within your company who might not be so pleased with that association either or might be thrilled by it.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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We are also thrilled to showcase early prototypes of our signature Cowboy Cut jeans, spanning from our founding in 1947 to 1949.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Celta’s fan group Carcamans Celestes, from the small fishing village on the island of A Illa de Arousa in north-west Spain, wanted to show their support for Iglesias.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Campbell wanted to focus on tomorrow.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Microsoft will no doubt be glad to see the end of the month next week, and will hope for a better February.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Talking about music, Nicolau was glad to be able to work with longtime friend and popular Portuguese singer — and 2017 Eurovision winner — Salvador Sobral.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Benito’s reps confirmed in a press release that the happy couple wasn’t just an act for the show.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Vonn’s comeback is in some ways the perfect Olympic story—happy ending be-damned.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fare is served in an intimate space warmed with walnut, pendant lighting and notes of gold in an Asian-style building.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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For example, the Earth has warmed over the past 250 years, and continues to warm even today.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The January transfer window ended with fewer signings than Nottingham Forest might have wished, but not with any shortage of drama.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Just as the Founders would have wished!—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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