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
James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Modlin, the owner of the Virginia manufacturer, is pleased with Washington’s focus on returning manufacturing jobs that have been outsourced to other countries.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
The president has surely been pleased that a friendly new Post opinion page has written columns so regularly praising his foreign policy acumen, and supporters of Ukraine may also be grateful.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
But Lola wasn't exactly pleased to be photographed with her big brother and dad in June 2001.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Hot Docs is pleased to present the winner with a $5,000 cash prize, in memory of Joan VanDuzer.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Not everyone was pleased with Eckhardt’s welcoming comments at the open house.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Not everyone, though, is pleased.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Zermelo was pleased that his list of principles, known as ZF, appeared to cleanse the set-theoretic universe of many major paradoxes such as Russell’s.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 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
Carnevali must have been pleased for his friend, Beppe Marotta, the Inter president.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Modlin, the owner of the Virginia manufacturer, is pleased with Washington’s focus on returning manufacturing jobs that have been outsourced to other countries.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
The president has surely been pleased that a friendly new Post opinion page has written columns so regularly praising his foreign policy acumen, and supporters of Ukraine may also be grateful.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
But Lola wasn't exactly pleased to be photographed with her big brother and dad in June 2001.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Hot Docs is pleased to present the winner with a $5,000 cash prize, in memory of Joan VanDuzer.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Not everyone was pleased with Eckhardt’s welcoming comments at the open house.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Not everyone, though, is pleased.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Zermelo was pleased that his list of principles, known as ZF, appeared to cleanse the set-theoretic universe of many major paradoxes such as Russell’s.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 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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Having immersed himself in Metheny’s expansive artistic oeuvre for several decades, Patton is beyond delighted to now be taking an even deeper dive, nightly on stage, alongside the guitarist whose music has been a constant inspiration to him.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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As keen watersport enthusiasts, we were delighted by the array of options available at both Soneva resorts, always starting our days with an early morning snorkel, whether it was accessed via a slide or a short walk across the beach.—
William Curtis,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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In general, the protein in yogurt can help keep you full and satisfied for a long time.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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In 1933, a writer for this magazine visited Saliger and reviewed letters from satisfied customers.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Your mom will be thrilled with a call, a card, flowers, a meal, time with her family.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Parent Efrain Gotay was thrilled with the unexpected scholarship news.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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And now, everything that this series was building toward – everything this season has hinted at – comes down to one final game in a place the Magic desperately wanted to avoid.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Two wealthy Germans—Karin Walter-Mommert, a racehorse owner, and Walter Gunz, the multimillionaire founder of MediaMarkt—also wanted to save the whale.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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College of Business Dean Matt Luth was glad to see the students have something tangible at the end of their group project.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Reeve is glad the team came to Kansas City.—
PJ Green
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Amid his slow offensive start, Ohtani’s swing has become pull-happy.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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And right now, Vahmistrovs is happy to help in leading the outfield’s resurgence.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
Verb
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As my sunken heart leapt up, my limbs warmed with joy and relief.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Doing that song differently suddenly warmed me.—
A.D. Amorosi,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Once a passenger left the bus for their stop, everyone collectively echoed a hearty goodbye and wished them well.—
Irene Zabytko
May 7,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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It was shared with CNN by Lloyds List and another shipping industry source who wished to remain anonymous.—
Eleni Giokos,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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