as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
pleasing music in the background
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as in satisfying
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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2
as in wanting
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of pleasing
Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Purchase a starter plant from a nursery and transplant it into a container near your kitchen door to allow easy access to fresh leaves and a pleasing aroma.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Once the government starts steering investment, the focus shifts from pleasing audiences to pleasing politicians, regulators, unions, and subsidy boards.
—Will Swaim, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
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Adjective
With a wooden dining table to match, this design has a pleasing, cohesive flow.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Purchase a starter plant from a nursery and transplant it into a container near your kitchen door to allow easy access to fresh leaves and a pleasing aroma.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Verb
Even so, its 50-megapixel main camera snaps pleasing images in most scenarios.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Once the government starts steering investment, the focus shifts from pleasing audiences to pleasing politicians, regulators, unions, and subsidy boards.
—Will Swaim, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
Adjective
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But as the evidence mounts, scientists continue to puzzle over the pleasant surprise—how are vaccines that target specific pathogens inadvertently shielding our minds from deterioration?—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Last year, against the Minnesota Frost, was a bit more of a pleasant surprise after a one-goal regular season campaign by Leslie, who spent two seasons between Toronto and Ottawa as a useful depth player.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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December 22 – January 19 A creative idea could click into shape with satisfying precision today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Meatball sliders make a fun and satisfying lunch the whole family will enjoy.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Even though there have still been a few moments where his defensive instincts have been found wanting, the club anticipate interest from the Premier League and Europe in a 23-year-old who has proven himself to be low-maintenance and dependable.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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However, coins might be a better fit for collectors or those wanting to actively trade in the gold market.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Walking between Valmiermuiža, Labietis, Taka, and Nurme makes for one of the easiest and most enjoyable beer crawls in Europe.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Swing bike rack is ergonomically enjoyable and performs well mechanically.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
13 May 2026
Verb
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After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The rise of Bernie Sanders’ preferred Senate candidate in Michigan is frustrating moderates, delighting progressives, and testing the sway of Democratic leaders in a race that will likely determine the party’s shot at a Senate majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Zhang Xiaoduan, head of business development services for south and central China at real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield, noted a detachment between what authorities are wishing for and the reality on the ground.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Continue along the roads of the peninsula, winding through vineyards and pine forests, before heading to Pampelonne Beach for a delightful leisurely seaside lunch on its fine sand.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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Tucumcari’s murals, neon signs and the Blue Swallow Motel were delightful.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The method shows promise in helping to curb warming temperatures due to climate change, however there may be unforeseen ecological consequences.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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Sargassum has become an increasingly expensive nuisance for coastal communities, and as blooms become larger due to warming water temperatures because of climate change and fertilizer run off providing blooms with endless nutrients, the problem will continue to mushroom.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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