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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
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
Hartmann is pleased to have brought attention to the conservation efforts bringing the northern bald ibis back to Europe.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
Instead, the 62-year-old movie star has been going around Europe, looking handsome, happy and generally pleased with life.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
RadarOnline is reporting that Harry and Meghan aren’t pleased that Kate Middleton’s sister Pippa and her husband were allowed to install an electronic security gate near their English estate.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
The parent company of the defunct food magazine Gourmet is not pleased that a group of journalists have revived it on their own.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
To this point, the offseason program has been voluntary, and head coach Andy Reid has said he’s been pleased with the team’s attendance.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Rushing, seemingly not pleased with a borderline check-swing call, argued with Iassogna.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The Catholic Church is not pleased.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Tax cuts and an assault on federal regulation have pleased many, even as tariffs, immigration restrictions and now spiking fuel prices and rising interest rates have kept the small business optimism index below historic averages.
—John Schroyer, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.
—Randee Dawn, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
Unsurprisingly, some rival schools and conferences, even Tech's own Big 12 Conference, haven't exactly been pleased with this outcome.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
Hartmann is pleased to have brought attention to the conservation efforts bringing the northern bald ibis back to Europe.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
Instead, the 62-year-old movie star has been going around Europe, looking handsome, happy and generally pleased with life.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
RadarOnline is reporting that Harry and Meghan aren’t pleased that Kate Middleton’s sister Pippa and her husband were allowed to install an electronic security gate near their English estate.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
The parent company of the defunct food magazine Gourmet is not pleased that a group of journalists have revived it on their own.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
To this point, the offseason program has been voluntary, and head coach Andy Reid has said he’s been pleased with the team’s attendance.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Rushing, seemingly not pleased with a borderline check-swing call, argued with Iassogna.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The Catholic Church is not pleased.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Verb
Standout players The way Jeremy Doku ended the club season will have pleased Garcia.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Tax cuts and an assault on federal regulation have pleased many, even as tariffs, immigration restrictions and now spiking fuel prices and rising interest rates have kept the small business optimism index below historic averages.
—John Schroyer, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.
—Randee Dawn, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleased
Adjective
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Your local animal shelter will be delighted to receive them as a donation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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As a row of kids delighted in mixing cotton candy and frozen lemonade into an only-at-the-ballpark dessert, the usher alerted the parents that a mass of boisterous and predominantly shirtless men soon would be assembling in a nearby section.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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But plaintiffs’ attorneys aren’t satisfied by Blanche’s assurances that the fund won’t move forward.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Plenty of low-sugar foods can support digestion while keeping you satisfied throughout the morning.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Still, Hockney continued to paint right up through his last days, thrilled with the opportunity to do so.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
12 June 2026
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And while the people in those living rooms may not be thrilled with this year’s Sox, their connection to the team remains sacrosanct regardless of its record.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The decision to bar cameras and livestreaming drew criticism from reporters and members of the public who wanted greater access to the proceedings.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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For years, fans have wondered about the significance of the 21st of September — and why White wanted listeners to remember it.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Also, glad to know the <3 emoticon lives on with the younger generation!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Jones hit in the cleanup spot Monday and his teammates, including Julio Gutierrez — who has had the hottest bat in the playoffs for the Mustangs — were certainly glad to see him there.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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For Jean Claude Érable and his bride Solange Hahati, celebrating their wedding on Saturday in such conditions meant having some family members and friends absent on one of their happiest days.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Not everyone is happy with the decisions, of course.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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It’s all served in an industrial space of concrete, steel, and glass near the Opera House, warmed in tone by walnut wood lattices and jade green banquettes.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Add the beans and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring gently, until warmed and coated in oil, about 2 minutes.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Tearful supporters at a California Working Families Party shindig at the Mission Control bar and arcade in downtown Santa Ana hugged Lopez, gifted her flowers and wished her well.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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But as the world wished her well, Catherine slowly began to recover.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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