as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
pleasing music in the background
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1
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
New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025
The 8-bit color will disappoint experts, but standard and HDR profiles deliver pleasing results.
—PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
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
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Adjective
Windows 11 Pro offers a sleek, easy-to-navigate interface that's not just pleasing to the eyes but also enhances usability.
—New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025
The 8-bit color will disappoint experts, but standard and HDR profiles deliver pleasing results.
—PC Magazine, 30 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
Adjective
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Comedy is also having a moment because of people are looking for a pleasant escape given the political nightmare currently gripping this nation.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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This modern adaptation of a traditional country farmhouse features a welcoming front porch, which has ample room for two or three people to sit and relax on a pleasant day.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
Verb
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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
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Employees who cultivate relationships at work have a more fun and satisfying experience.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Barack Obama is the most unbelievably delightful man.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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While the absurd shenanigans are fun, the real joy is watching a delightful del Toro and refreshing Threapleton navigating the oddly heartfelt family reconnection.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Verb
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This fast recovery was likely aided by volcanic emissions acting like greenhouse gases rapidly warming the planet.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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But but all sorts of institutions — from universities to law firms — have been choosing protection over principle.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That this wrap-up happens on the stoop of an apartment building provides a nice callback to Past Lives.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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In other words, this is very much a ROG Ally handheld PC but with some nice Xbox touches that will the overall experience feel more like playing an Xbox.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Especially as the townspeople, including a local bishop, start feasting on him.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2025
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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
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Fried rice is delicious on its own, but a block of extra-firm tofu can make this dish significantly more substantial and filling.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
30 May 2025
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My favorite way to use it up is by making zucchini butter—a luscious, versatile spread that is just as delicious on sandwiches as it is tossed with pasta.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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