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
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
24 June 2026
Double glass doors open onto a surprisingly spacious-looking living area with a pleasing decor finished in Scandinavian spruce.
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Adam Williams
june 24,
New Atlas,
24 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.
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Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Adjective
Still, the Mamdani administration is rolling out a more pleasing set of designs ordered up by Adams.
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Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
24 June 2026
Double glass doors open onto a surprisingly spacious-looking living area with a pleasing decor finished in Scandinavian spruce.
—
Adam Williams
june 24,
New Atlas,
24 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.
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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
See All Example Sentences for pleasing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
Adjective
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Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
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Dogs are welcome, and the shaded setting is a pleasant place to linger.
Verb
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The keyboard and touchpad also worked great, with satisfying haptic feedback.
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But there is a wide variety of products that address different skin concerns, from peptide serums for wrinkles to satisfying face masks to deeply hydrated skin.
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There’s a lot about wanting to go back in time and change other things in my life.
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Lyles has not given a reason for her resignation beyond wanting to spend more time with her family.
Adjective
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Fresh-tasting ice makes every sip more enjoyable, so identifying and fixing the issue is worth the effort.
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One of the things that was also enjoyable is being able to talk about modern things in a historical context, even with that phone.
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Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Perhaps because of this aesthetic of illusions, the earnest state pride evident in some of the pavilions turns out to feel especially delightful.
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Her nuanced portrayal gives the girl many layers, including a delightful determination.
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Scientists continue to study how much, if any, warming temperatures may affect El Niño's traditional impacts.
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Europe is the planet’s fastest warming continent, heating at around two to three times the global average.
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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