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
Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The aesthetically pleasing, efficient offensive basketball is the same.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Can an aging bull learn some new tricks to continue pleasing its owners?
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Pour-over coffee makers come in a variety of forms, from the aesthetically-pleasing Chemex to more utilitarian visions like the Hario V60 or the Kalita Wave Dripper.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The aesthetically pleasing, efficient offensive basketball is the same.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Feig loved the idea, and after some tests with a dummy, reworked the finale to create the audience-pleasing death scene that now serves as the movie’s climax.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Can an aging bull learn some new tricks to continue pleasing its owners?
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
Adjective
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What might be a pleasant wine on the ground often loses nuance or becomes imbalanced in flight since the low cabin pressure tends to mute aromas.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is in full bloom, and water excursions like kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling are also especially pleasant at this time of year, even if the water’s a bit chilly, at least to natives.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pizza fans can find casual, satisfying slices at Mezza Luna Pizza, which offers a relaxed, counter-service experience.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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And Gu’s defense of her 2019 decision, while satisfying few stateside, has never really changed.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Again, without at all wanting to be.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Feb. 2026
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If your child brings up wanting a smiley piercing, this is a natural opening to talk about why doing something like this at home, without professional training or sterile equipment, carries serious risks.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With a creamy sauce and tender, silky onions, everything about this dish is enjoyable—including the fact it's made in one pan for easy clean-up.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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These popular items aim to make life with pets easier, cleaner, and more enjoyable.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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This same story of economic reinvigoration is playing out across the nation in dozens of rural counties that have embraced renewable energy projects, delighting taxpayers, enriching county coffers and making previously unaffordable public works projects possible.—
Sophie Hartley,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 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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Those wishing to stay anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-773-2587 or submit a tip here.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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What folly is this, this unfounded wishing, if not hope?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The omakase experience is delightful, and Shinya Takahashi's talent is impressive—almost as impressive as the fact that he's taught himself English in a couple of years via watching YouTube videos (all while raising five children).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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This delightful stop-motion comedy from the world of Wallace & Gromit brilliantly tells its story without a word of dialogue.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Utility crews were working 18-hour shifts to restore electricity and people huddled in warming shelters for respite and to recharge phones.—
Kimberlee Kruesi,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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According to authorities, Pacific waters are warming and El Nino Costero is expected to strengthen slightly in March.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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