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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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as in fun
providing amusement or enjoyment
a number of pleasurable additions to the state fair this year
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Recent Examples of pleasurable
The experience for visiting players now is usually far less pleasurable.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 May 2025
However, dietitians say human kibble could get boring and strips food of its cultural, social, and pleasurable effects.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 7 May 2025
But come spring, the light pink and lavender blooms of Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) turn mundane highway commutes into pleasurable scenic drives.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Awl and zigzag hairs are also the targets of fine, slow-conducting neurons, which were once thought to evoke tickles but have since been implicated in pleasurable touch sensations.
—Ariel Bleicher, Quanta Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 May 2025
However, dietitians say human kibble could get boring and strips food of its cultural, social, and pleasurable effects.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 7 May 2025
But come spring, the light pink and lavender blooms of Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) turn mundane highway commutes into pleasurable scenic drives.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Awl and zigzag hairs are also the targets of fine, slow-conducting neurons, which were once thought to evoke tickles but have since been implicated in pleasurable touch sensations.
—Ariel Bleicher, Quanta Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasurable
Adjective
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That certainly makes for a fun promotional campaign, where pithy jokes and silly moments abound in the trailers and on posters.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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When the dancing got underway, Laine and Smith had a fun surprise in store for their guests.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Quiet and largely seasonably pleasant weather will settle across the Kansas City area on Tuesday, giving the metro a break from the heat and storms of the past few days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The average temperature is a pleasant 56°F (13°C), with warm summers and cool winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The amusing interaction comes a few days after Plum appeared to urge referees to give Clark, 23-years-old, a technical foul for stepping onto the court during the Sparks' game against the Indiana Fever on Thursday, June 26.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Although many other theories were quite amusing on social media.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Upon receiving the ball, Joao Pedro turns, drives forward, and slides a delightful ball through to Simon Adingra, making a dangerous out-to-in run from the flank.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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La Terrasse du Petit Palais makes for delightful open air lakefront dining at the 1906 Fairmont Le Montreux Palace hotel, while its indoor Montreux Jazz Café features a fine dining menu, despite its casual name.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Since the lawyers meet to try the city’s best restaurant, there are plenty of close-ups of their meals and everything looks delicious.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Pick up some bright red tomatoes for a salad, homemade soap, vegetables for a delicious dinner or fresh bread straight from the oven at your local market.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Ker’s attempts to get fit enough to run a marathon in aid of the Wrexham Miners Project proved an entertaining subplot throughout series four.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Snag outdoor storage boxes, side tables, and rolling bar carts for entertaining.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Prioritize window placement early by considering exterior style, symmetry, and scale to ensure the facade feels balanced and visually pleasing.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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The Google Photos web interface is clean, minimalist, and pleasing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Specialty restaurants on Westerdam, which come at an extra cost, include Pinnacle Grill, a steakhouse-style affair serving prime steaks and seafood, and Canaletto, which does nice Italian fare.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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And it’s been nice to have it as kind of an every-now-and-again encore to surprise the audience and give a little bit of love to the cities that have shown me a lot of love over the years.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
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“Pleasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasurable. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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