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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Not only does the brand’s cookware have incredible heat retention, but the dishes and pans are so aesthetically pleasing.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Between his own films and the ones produced via Castle Rock Entertainment, the production company he co-founded in 1987, Reiner had a hand in several of the era's most crowd-pleasing movies.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Aesthetically pleasing models like Samsung’s The Frame line have inspired a wave of clones from other TV makers, a trend that’s likely to continue in Vegas.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Not only does the brand’s cookware have incredible heat retention, but the dishes and pans are so aesthetically pleasing.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Verb
Keep a bag of diced hash browns in the freezer to dig out and transform into one of the most crowd-pleasing potato side dishes to ever leave our Test Kitchen.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Between his own films and the ones produced via Castle Rock Entertainment, the production company he co-founded in 1987, Reiner had a hand in several of the era's most crowd-pleasing movies.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
Adjective
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Tuesday is shaping-up to be the nicest weather day this week and possibly the most pleasant day for a while.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The wonders of Arenal can be enjoyed year-round, but the weather is significantly more pleasant in the dry season, which typically runs from December to April.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What to Serve With Tortilla Soup This soup makes a satisfying meal on its own, especially when loaded with toppings.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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Starting with a focus on low-profile mechanical keyboards, the brand refined the balance between slim portability and satisfying key travel—an area long defined by compromise.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But on the evidence of his seven Premier League appearances so far for Forest — six of which have been as a substitute — there is little prospect of City wanting to utilise that clause.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Instead of looking for rising high school stars such as Hill to fill their lineups, college coaches are dipping into the portal to fill instant needs, which can have consequences for high school seniors wanting to play on the next level, Woods said.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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To make these journeys manageable and enjoyable, visitors must rely on local travel platforms which understand (and solve) the logistical challenges.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Season 2 is not without enjoyable intrigue, yet never proves worth the risk of opening a closed (literal) book.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The store opened in the summer of 2024, before the divisive president’s second election, delighting fans with offering plenty of stickers, clothing, signs and other items to proclaim their devotion.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 Jan. 2026
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Pamela Anderson has spent the last couple of years surprising and delighting us with a gorgeous new chapter in her beauty history.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Davie’s successor will inherit an organization wrestling with its place in a media ecosystem dominated by overseas tech giants, as well as battling enemies closer to home, with conservative politicians and media proprietors wishing to see the BBC diminished during charter renewal.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When conditions change — from warming air, shifting snowfall, or warmer ocean waters reaching glacier fronts — these fast-moving outlets can respond dramatically, affecting how quickly Greenland loses ice.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Add climate change into the mix and Boulay said January is the fastest warming month in Minnesota — an impact that can easily snowball into even warmer winters.—
Adam Del Rosso,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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