as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the dining room at the inn has a pleasingly old-fashioned look to it
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Recent Examples of pleasingly
Friday is 2/6/26, a pleasingly symmetrical series of numbers that has been sadly left out of the pantheon of novelty dates.
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Holly J. Morris, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
The plot gets pleasingly messy despite starring a leading lady who was quite literally constructed to tidy up.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
VanTuyle wound up doing the walrus voice for the final version of the movie, which just might make the tusk, whiskered, somewhat dopey and pleasingly rotund character a star.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025
All of this bounty was contained in a tortilla that is pleasingly plump without being structurally compromised.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
The screens were also used for some more pleasingly abstract purposes, like opening up a central window at the start of the first song to show Danielle singing and strumming in isolation, and then opening similar digital windows on either side for Alana and Este.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
While pleasingly lightweight, the tube itself feels sturdy, too.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Holly J. Morris, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
The plot gets pleasingly messy despite starring a leading lady who was quite literally constructed to tidy up.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
VanTuyle wound up doing the walrus voice for the final version of the movie, which just might make the tusk, whiskered, somewhat dopey and pleasingly rotund character a star.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025
All of this bounty was contained in a tortilla that is pleasingly plump without being structurally compromised.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
The screens were also used for some more pleasingly abstract purposes, like opening up a central window at the start of the first song to show Danielle singing and strumming in isolation, and then opening similar digital windows on either side for Alana and Este.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
While pleasingly lightweight, the tube itself feels sturdy, too.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasingly
Adverb
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So disguised as a beggar, Odysseus shows up at his palace, and he is not treated very nicely by the suitors who have camped out in his house.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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For Homer, the case is coming together nicely and straightforwardly.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Order it with the beef-fat fries and dunk deliciously away.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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The fragrance is tantalizing and the sweet and tart flavors balance deliciously, along with spicy heat.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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In typical provincial fashion, these four days of festivities include crafts, great food, bluegrass music, and an opportunity to visit sugar camps, where sap is boiled down into delightfully rich syrup.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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While some guests dig into stats and delightfully wonky debates (best Reds clutch hitter of all time, for example), Greiner and Freking also steer the conversation to topics any fan can appreciate – like ballpark food favorites and spirited discussions about the best baseball movie ever made.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Sennott enjoyably cameos as a version of herself who’s a Charli frenemy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Part of what made this Lions offense great in past seasons was the combination of Gibbs and David Montgomery.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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These should be great longer-term entry points.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The ensemble is so well put together, however, that one’s interest never lags.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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There is a growing perception that some schools are frequently tampering and that knowledge compels other schools to tamper as well to avoid being placed at a competitive disadvantage.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Her trick is to finely chop the ginger, instead of grating it, so there are spicy-sweet nubs in each bite.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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Once established, queen of the prairie produces masses of fragrant, pale pink flower heads throughout the summer, along with bright green, finely cut foliage that's resistant to hungry deer.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Not in an uncomfortable way, but pleasantly consuming.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Its architecture, in which yew hedges and pleasantly aged pink-brick walls define rooms and axial walkways, was primarily Nicolson’s work.—
Amy Waldman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Pleasingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasingly. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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