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
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
All of that is surely quite pleasing to him.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
After church service is done and all the Easter eggs have been found, gather the family for a crowd-pleasing meal that's already ready to serve.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
But part of the crowd-pleasing quality of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s film relies on how familiar parts of it are (mission to save the world, Sandra Hüller karaoke, a heartbreaking Ken Leung exit).
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
All of that is surely quite pleasing to him.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Early reviews suggest a crowd-pleasing spectacle and likely box-office juggernaut.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
After church service is done and all the Easter eggs have been found, gather the family for a crowd-pleasing meal that's already ready to serve.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
Adjective
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Shared fairness makes today’s agreements durable and pleasant.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sellers may lose out this spring Spring is usually peak season for home sales as buyers return to the housing market, and the pleasant weather raises curb appeal for sellers.—
Alison Saldanha,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The last two generations came of age in a world where digital birthday cards are standard, signatures are scrawled awkwardly using a finger and to-do shopping lists no longer offer the satisfying opportunity to scratch out item after item.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Pair it with a crisp green salad for a satisfying meal.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The difference of opinion came with regard to the renaming and not wanting to erase history or Chavez's legacy within the farmworkers movement.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lardis kept his head up, wanting his next Hawks arrival to be permanent.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Couples who approach retirement as a team often find the transition smoother and more enjoyable.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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That makes for an enjoyable ride even if the pieces don’t always fit.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pushing the pace on offense and stifling the Sharks with defense, Arizona went up by double digits in the opening minutes and led the Sharks by 27 in the first half while delighting the thousands of fans who filled Viejas Arena with red.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Pushing the pace on offense and stifling the Sharks with defense, Arizona went up by double digits in the opening minutes and led the Sharks by 27 in the first half while delighting the thousands of fans who filled Viejas Arena with red.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Amazon customers wishing to make a return start the process online.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Mar. 2026
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For voters wishing to participate in the special election, the last day to register is Monday, April 20, 2026.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hall challenges my perspective (and my vocabulary) in delightful and sometimes devastating ways.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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The smooth melody is joined by a charcheta and other experimental sounds, creating a delightful hybrid.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Burning more coal risks worsening smog in major cities, slowing the transition to renewable energy and increasing the region's planet-warming emissions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sun does appear this week, with warming temperatures by Wednesday and especially Thursday, just in time for the Phillies home opener.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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