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as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses a pleasurable hot bath after a tiring day

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Recent Examples of pleasurable Consequently, a person’s reward center in the brain releases dopamine during a pleasurable experience or a state of hyperarousal. Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025 Risk factors included being female, over 35, polydrug use and loss of pleasure in once pleasurable activities. Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 The chemistry is solid, the instrumentation and the arrangements are tight, the five-part vocal harmonies are pleasurable. Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025 If the body needs salt, those chips will cause a surge of pleasurable dopamine to flood the brain. Dan Samorodnitsky, Quanta Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pleasurable
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Adjective
  • Slicing against the grain breaks up these fibers into smaller pieces, giving the steak a more tender, enjoyable texture.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Built around an all-in performance by Tedeschi, who repeatedly seems on the brink of going full Nicolas Cage but always pulls back at the last moment, Duse is an enjoyable but somewhat opaque take on an enigmatic Italian legend.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • There are so many fun home decor in Pottery Barn’s clearance section for less than $50, including candle holders, faux plants, and even (some) bedding.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
  • That's a really fun show to work on.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Sinner had left the court for a medical timeout after losing the second set, and was sweating heavily from the first set onward on a pleasant 77-degree evening.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The fact that people actually read it — that now, TFD is a fully-fledged media company with a staff of eight and a monthly audience of over 3 million women — came as a pleasant surprise.
    Chelsea Fagan, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Fletcher and Jolly win audience love here, and Allen’s naked ambition to become sheriff is quite amusing.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This is amusing but understandable; in an era where commodity fetishism has turned analog, low-budget cinema into something aspirational, Jenkin has made no compromises for accessibility.
    Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Ansari, Rogen, and Reeves make for a delightful trio of heavy-hitters.
    Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
  • What follows is a delightful mix of slapstick comedy (a bathtub scene that ranks among the best physical comedy of the decade), whimsical set pieces, and a genuinely touching story about belonging.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Sweep guest rooms, guest bathrooms, formal entertaining spaces, and other parts of the home that are used infrequently at least once a month.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Her mother didn’t especially love to decorate, but Charlotte was inspired by her grandmother, who created a warm, welcoming home and made entertaining look easy.
    Sid Evans, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.
    Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.
    Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Officially out nationwide, the film directed by Rachael Holder is an aesthetically pleasing dreamscape.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
  • People-pleasing turns into resentments.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Pleasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasurable. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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