pleasing 1 of 2

as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses pleasing music in the background

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pleasing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of please

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Recent Examples of pleasing
Adjective
Over-function — doing too much, pleasing too often — just to maintain closeness. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 The moment is just the first example of the shifts in musical moods that Dead Outlaw will make, with one as pleasing as the other. Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
Mary, more of a flight person, becomes overly nice and tries to convince by pleasing. Hylke Faber, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Making a promising arrival was Redwood, the new musical starring Idina Menzel, the crowd-pleasing original star of Wicked and Rent. Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pleasing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
Adjective
  • But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 15 May 2025
  • If busier weekends someday mean parking an extra block away, that will be a pleasant problem to solve.
    Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Employees who cultivate relationships at work have a more fun and satisfying experience.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Read Next Real Estate News See delightful Fair Oaks estate built in 1901 along American River.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
  • Delight by Default Aim for pleasant surprises—fewer steps, quicker approvals, delightful interactions and unexpected efficiency.
    Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • This fast recovery was likely aided by volcanic emissions acting like greenhouse gases rapidly warming the planet.
    David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • A number of warming shelters will be open during the day, and Baltimore residents seeking shelter overnight can contact the city’s shelter hotline at 443-984-9540 to get connected.
    Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.
    Nick Miller, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • But but all sorts of institutions — from universities to law firms — have been choosing protection over principle.
    Dan Primack, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • While the formula played nice with the sensitive skin on our tester’s hairline, its toning effects only lasted a few days.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 16 May 2025
  • But anyone hoping to hit the open road needs to know one thing: some drivers just aren't very nice, especially in certain states.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • Especially as the townspeople, including a local bishop, start feasting on him.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The ranch is plagued with destructive wild hogs, so panthers do the state a favor by feasting on the invasive pests.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The competition ended with a delicious buffet lunch attended by 500 people.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
  • Unlike indulging for a week on regular vacations, the cruise's generous food options – though often delicious – can be a bit overwhelming for some passengers after a few months.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 19 May 2025

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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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