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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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
Gregg Evans, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
As a 45-year-old perimenopausal woman, Sanders is no longer searching for outside validation and is over people-pleasing.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The short term focus of pleasing TV executives is doing so much damage to everything but TV ratings.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The number of chances created is a huge positive — even if their previous match against Burnley, a 1-1 draw at Anfield with the side second bottom of the league, did not go to plan — and the way Liverpool were able to grind Marseille down while staying tight at the back was pleasing.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
As a 45-year-old perimenopausal woman, Sanders is no longer searching for outside validation and is over people-pleasing.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
Go for two with this crowd-pleasing appetizer that would be perfect for Super Bowl Sunday.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The short term focus of pleasing TV executives is doing so much damage to everything but TV ratings.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
Adjective
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The spa With its indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pool giving onto a pleasant sun terrace as well as an art-deco style indoor pool with an adjacent bar, this is a spoiling spa whatever the season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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The pleasant orchestration becomes a scream as Censori pulls out a cake in the same scarlet as her latex.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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This rich, satisfying chili is just right for a wintry night.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Briny notes—think olives, capers, and anchovies—bring depth, while umami-rich ingredients like mushrooms, aged cheeses, miso, and soy sauce add a satisfying savoriness that lingers.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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In emails sent in March and April 2003, Wasserman — who was married at the time — writes to Maxwell about wanting to book a massage and wanting to see her in a tight leather outfit.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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A lot of players also left in the summer and the lack of game time played a key factor in those squad members — including Harvey Elliott, Jarell Quansah and Tyler Morton — wanting to seek opportunities elsewhere.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This mild, enjoyable weather arrives in parallel with outdoor events like Dallas Blooms and Autumn at the Arboretum.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Having the right tools and appliances can make cooking, cleaning, and storage in the kitchen so much easier and enjoyable.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Thanks to the Muppets’ film franchise and the wonders of YouTube, the wacky gang is still delighting, and expanding, its fan base.—
Jared Bahir Browsh,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Church’s has been delighting customers since 1952, when the first location opened in San Antonio.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Anyone wishing to be a vendor at one of the Chicago CASE markets must apply annually, and must be a producer or creator of natural and handmade goods.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Most of the calls were short messages wishing him congratulations, but Vitello quickly learned La Russa intended this connection to be more than that.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Another delightful spot is Mistura Restaurant, which boasts Peruvian cuisine and an excellent cocktail menu.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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Fill approximately 15 skewers with a delightful assortment of briney pickles, and arrange them by inserting the base of each skewer into the floral foam.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ironically, warming your hands and feet helps that happen, because your body uses them as heat-release zones, Diller says.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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Shelters and mobile warming units remain open New York City opened new single-room shelter units on Sunday in Upper Manhattan as warming shelters remain open to anyone in the city.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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