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
Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
This boozier cousin of the crowd-pleasing Aperol spritz also includes amaro and lemon juice.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Nora Deligter, Curbed, 12 June 2026
This poor girl no longer has an identity beyond pleasing her male companion, who becomes both stifled by alarmed by this sudden, non-consensual change in personality.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Adjective
In landscape designer Adam Woodruff's Massachusetts garden, an approach called matrix planting—an organizational strategy of creating a framework of plants with the same light, water, and soil requirements—creates a pleasing rhythm.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
This boozier cousin of the crowd-pleasing Aperol spritz also includes amaro and lemon juice.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Verb
In less-pleasing news, rents have climbed so high that people are opting to live with nuns for half the market rate.
—Nora Deligter, Curbed, 12 June 2026
This poor girl no longer has an identity beyond pleasing her male companion, who becomes both stifled by alarmed by this sudden, non-consensual change in personality.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
Adjective
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Founded by Marc-André Roy and Jared Etzel in 2012, Domaine Roy & Fils is known for its elegant interpretations of Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so this complex but somewhat lighthearted rosé comes as a pleasant surprise.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Beautiful Friday evening in Baltimore Temperatures will cool back into the 70s after sunset, with a pleasant breeze and low humidity - beautiful for the opening evening of AFRAM.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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To make this satisfying meal, toss everything in your air fryer and come back 20 minutes later.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Unlike Magazine Dreams, the modest but satisfying Test avoids the lurid descent into violent psychodrama that swerved into hallucinatory Taxi Driver territory and undercut that film’s integrity.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Verb
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There’s a lot about wanting to go back in time and change other things in my life.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Lyles has not given a reason for her resignation beyond wanting to spend more time with her family.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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That has prompted accusations by some fans that the organizer is prioritizing profits over creating an enjoyable and accessible experience for people from all over the world.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Exercise and training is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects for many around the globe.—
David Hoffman,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Iran responded in the 64th minute with Rezaeian’s cross headed home by Mohammad Mohebi, tying the score and delighting fans.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Spend the day paddling the spring-fed river, cooling off with a swim, or embracing the nostalgia of a place that’s been delighting visitors since the 1940s.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
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More recently, it’s been revived in its traditional leather form by brands and designers wishing to capture our more casual moment in an elegant format.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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The country singer joined the many friends and family wishing the Eyes Wide Shut actress a happy 59th birthday on June 20.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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This delightful journey starts by passing through a decorative iron gate supported by stone pillars.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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There’s something delightful about plays about grand divas in crisis.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The cop warming her hands around a coffee.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Each one features a head-warming hood, along with various piping colors and icons such as a pink bow and yellow duck.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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