PLEASINGNESS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

pleasingness

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as in darlingness

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Noun

Rents and vacancy rates can vary dramatically depending on the community and its desirability, and, of course, on the size of the apartment.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Our research confirms that the desirability of a delivery task drops off sharply at sunset, regardless of the base pay.

— Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Definition of desirability

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And so the man offered more economic clout; the woman would offer soft skills, would offer agreeableness.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Over-apologizing often stems from social conditioning around agreeableness, humility and conflict avoidance — traits women are still rewarded for socially, even when they’re penalized professionally.

— Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026

Definition of agreeableness

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The effects are social and calm with a 20-minute onset that lasts for an hour of pleasantness.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
The researchers found that people's accuracy in distinguishing sugar from sweetener depended heavily on expectations, and pleasantness ratings also shifted accordingly.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of pleasantness

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This year’s version was beefed up with a few extra attractions to go along with some of the staples which again included the food tent and beer garden, the golf challenge held at Depot Pond and a pet show.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Best Hotels & Resorts The Junto The Junto, a 198-room independent lifestyle hotel, sits along the Scioto River in the Peninsula, directly across from COSI (the Center of Science and Industry) and within walking distance of downtown attractions.

— Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

Definition of attraction

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Hurlbut agreed that the seduction of AI is its ease and accessibility.

— Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
The rhythm of the writing shows the staccato nature of those relationships, with their stops and starts, and how sometimes signs of seduction cannot be misinterpreted or not picked up at all.

— Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 26 June 2026

Definition of seduction

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