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
Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
That trio meant a lot to TCU, but Dykes was pleased with how a new crop of leaders emerged organically as spring camp progressed.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
Given England’s lack of coverage at right-back, Wiegman will be pleased.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Fuqua had been pleased to discover, during the research for his film, that Mandela was an amateur boxer.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
While younger brother Wyatt seemed none-too-pleased to be on the red carpet, Kate and Oliver look right at home beside their mom — and ultimately, all three kids followed in Goldie and Kurt's footsteps, each pursuing careers in acting.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Manager Kevin Cash was also pleased.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
And though some voters are pleased with the president’s moves to shut down the southern border, his hard-line immigration agenda inside the United States has sparked large-scale protests across the state.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Carol Quillen, president and chief executive of National Trust for Historic Preservation, whose group sued to challenge the project, said in a statement that the group is pleased with the court’s ruling.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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
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
Adjective
Customers are pleased with this version, according to Pisciotti.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
That trio meant a lot to TCU, but Dykes was pleased with how a new crop of leaders emerged organically as spring camp progressed.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
Given England’s lack of coverage at right-back, Wiegman will be pleased.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Fuqua had been pleased to discover, during the research for his film, that Mandela was an amateur boxer.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
While younger brother Wyatt seemed none-too-pleased to be on the red carpet, Kate and Oliver look right at home beside their mom — and ultimately, all three kids followed in Goldie and Kurt's footsteps, each pursuing careers in acting.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Manager Kevin Cash was also pleased.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
And though some voters are pleased with the president’s moves to shut down the southern border, his hard-line immigration agenda inside the United States has sparked large-scale protests across the state.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Carol Quillen, president and chief executive of National Trust for Historic Preservation, whose group sued to challenge the project, said in a statement that the group is pleased with the court’s ruling.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleased
Adjective
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Design-lovers and couples looking for a romantic weekend out of the ordinary, however, will be delighted.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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While Creamsicle is clearly enjoying the company, the hens might be even more delighted — especially since their new rooster has quite the flair for showing off.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Denver may not be satisfied making just one selection between the second and third rounds tonight.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both sides appeared satisfied after the vote.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Rams coach Sean McVay did not seem thrilled with the selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Like Lomu, Jacas was thrilled to receive a call from the Patriots.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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At Yale University, a committee of professors wanted to know why public trust in higher education had collapsed.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Phil is a hippie from Montana who wanted to embrace his Zen side and his love of Native American history.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But on Saturday, with the college basketball world stressed over the transfer portal and UConn fans, in particular, waiting on similar big decisions from their own stars, Karaban was glad to know his next steps.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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Jaia Peabody is glad to be a part of the mission.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alaves are happy to chase their opponents up the pitch, Mallorca are more comfortable sitting back, while Sevilla have adopted a direct approach since Luis Garcia Plaza took over in March.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are happy to greet the public at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Sydney on April 17.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the Dodgers bundled up, fought off the chill by scoring runs in each of the first five innings and warmed their hands over a 7-1 defeat of the Colorado Rockies.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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The township's resolution raises concerns over data centers' potential to produce massive amounts of wastewater, chemical pollution, or water that has been warmed by cooling systems.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That it was revealed just weeks before the NFL Draft, however, should set off an alarm that somebody, somewhere wants to tank Bain’s draft stock, especially considering that his charges were later dropped and the victim’s family already wished the standout Cane well.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Clinton thanked him and wished the Cowboys a happy draft day.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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