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
Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Bonta said he’s been pleased to see judges pushing back against the president’s power grabs, including by using sharp language that makes their alarm clear.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Crosby wasn’t pleased with the ruling.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
But even by halftime, Schwartzstein was pleased.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
The Gamecocks eventually won the battle on the boards 43-34, but Musick was pleased with the effort her team showed.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
With a third-place finish and MIV of $527,000 for one evening, Cartier surely must be pleased with their latest ambassador choice.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Hassett is now the front-runner to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair when Powell’s term ends in May, and some of the experts who endorsed Hassett for the CEA are similarly pleased about the prospect of him overseeing the central bank.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Senior cooking editor Joe Sevier was pleased with the beans’ distinct savoriness, a quality not shared by other samples.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
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
Now, in an epochal recurrence that would have pleased George Mackay Brown, Structure 10 had been sealed up again.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
In the next slide, David listened to the track back, bopping his head and smiling, pleased with the recording.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
However, a portion of their fanbase likely isn't all that pleased that the organization seems to be essentially giving up on any hopes of turning things around this season by making these moves.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That was a game that, upon reflection, disappointed us with the result but extremely pleased us with the performance.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Cronin was more pleased with his team-high eight deflections.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Bonta said he’s been pleased to see judges pushing back against the president’s power grabs, including by using sharp language that makes their alarm clear.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Crosby wasn’t pleased with the ruling.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
But even by halftime, Schwartzstein was pleased.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
The Gamecocks eventually won the battle on the boards 43-34, but Musick was pleased with the effort her team showed.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
With a third-place finish and MIV of $527,000 for one evening, Cartier surely must be pleased with their latest ambassador choice.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Hassett is now the front-runner to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair when Powell’s term ends in May, and some of the experts who endorsed Hassett for the CEA are similarly pleased about the prospect of him overseeing the central bank.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Senior cooking editor Joe Sevier was pleased with the beans’ distinct savoriness, a quality not shared by other samples.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Now, in an epochal recurrence that would have pleased George Mackay Brown, Structure 10 had been sealed up again.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
In the next slide, David listened to the track back, bopping his head and smiling, pleased with the recording.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
However, a portion of their fanbase likely isn't all that pleased that the organization seems to be essentially giving up on any hopes of turning things around this season by making these moves.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That was a game that, upon reflection, disappointed us with the result but extremely pleased us with the performance.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleased
Adjective
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In the comments section, fans were delighted to see the castmembers reunited, as many called for a spinoff series or movie.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Paris awoke Tuesday to a blanket of snow on its famous rooftops and sites, and children whose schools couldn’t hold classes delighted in an unexpected day off.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For now, the United States appears satisfied with Rodríguez’s cooperation.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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With 10 grams of protein per stick and zero sugar, these meaty treats are a great way to stay satisfied throughout the day.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Seriously, just thrilled about it—all of us!—
Eddie Small,
New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2026
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If people are thrilled about it, that's news, too.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to her petition, Good wanted to change her last name from Renee Nicole Macklin to Renee Nicole Macklin Good.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The 49ers wound up losing defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans to become the head coach of the Houston Texans and Shanahan wanted to hire Fangio to replace him, but Fangio was hired by Miami the same day the 49ers’ season ended in Philadelphia in the NFC Championship game.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Weselohs are glad Matuszewicz returned to the neon world to help preserve its presence in Colorado.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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And count him as one of the many people glad this wild-card game is in Charlotte.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In January 2025, Lane posted a photo on Instagram of himself hugging Layla and wishing her a happy birthday.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kinnear, though, is happy with the lineup.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The freezing festivities were warmed by the menu of Captain Roy's and drinks.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Later on, a smaller group of us from the ship recalled feeling absolutely out of sorts as we were guided into a large communal space, stripped out of our robes, and each scrubbed and bathed on top of our own warmed marble slabs.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Veasey wished Haynes well and opted against running in District 30.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Yousifi, a 42-year-old hospital worker, leaves behind two sons and a daughter, according to the cousin, who wished to remain anonymous for security reasons.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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