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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
This meant that this other sensation of desire to receive the pleasurable stimulation — think of it as a fish wish — may be governed by a different chemical like dopamine.
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
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
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasurable
Adjective
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His commercials have graced Southwest Ohio TVs over the last two decades and inspired Reddit posts, Halloween costumes and even a surprisingly enjoyable lo-fi musical remix on YouTube.—
Otto Rabe,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
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The best and most enjoyable habit to maintain a healthy, thriving garden is a daily garden walk.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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That's a really fun show to work on.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Room for two, a supple ride, a gorgeous view over a curved hood, perfect flow of air up and over the windshield and cockpit with virtually no backsplash to disrupt pleasant conversation, and the ability at any time to experience a rush of power and speed when the moment calls.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Enfield is a pleasant, unremarkable suburb of north London.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Fletcher and Jolly win audience love here, and Allen’s naked ambition to become sheriff is quite amusing.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
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From here on out, Belly’s experience in Paris becomes much more delightful.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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The conversation — which delivered plenty of delightful outbursts from the over-the-top Tonioli — took a deep dive into a Season 7 emergency that sent Julianne Hough to the ER, and the memorable night protestors stormed the DWTS stage.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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The Bitter Mai is also, improbably, absolutely delicious.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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Stanway plays in Kelly on the left wing, who delivers a delicious ball for Russo to head home.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Officially out nationwide, the film directed by Rachael Holder is an aesthetically pleasing dreamscape.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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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 16 Sep. 2025.
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