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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
Those are the types of things that will change a stakeholder’s perception of, ‘Gee, that was a pleasurable experience.
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Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The hangout scenes once again are pleasurable, even if Kenzari and Marinelli are underutilized aside from their daredevilry in the early car chase.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
That is, whether people would lose the ability to sense when their body is experiencing a noxious stimuli, if enough of those stimuli are paired with a pleasurable reward.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Crystal or borosilicate glasses are always preferable to more clunky designs as their thin rims make each sip more pleasurable.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
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Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The hangout scenes once again are pleasurable, even if Kenzari and Marinelli are underutilized aside from their daredevilry in the early car chase.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
That is, whether people would lose the ability to sense when their body is experiencing a noxious stimuli, if enough of those stimuli are paired with a pleasurable reward.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Crystal or borosilicate glasses are always preferable to more clunky designs as their thin rims make each sip more pleasurable.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasurable
Adjective
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When Weed Guy showed up at the party, that could be fun.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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Pink has a fun night on Broadway with her children at Hamilton's 10th anniversary show.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Think wild strawberries and mineral lift with just enough texture to add a pleasant element of complexity, something not often found in entry-level rosé.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Mini marshmallows add a chewy, soft contrast, while crunchy lemon cookies give the dessert a pleasant crunch.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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More Getty Images What made his Saturday round at Sedgefield Country Club more amusing was the birdie surge.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Also, the British themselves are generally strange and amusing.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Mamma Mia! should theoretically function as a star vehicle considering the plot is delightful nonsense meant to be outshone by the songs and performances, whether by force of belting or pure charisma.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Many of its delightful products are made on site, like comforters, pillows, wool sponges, and more.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Kick things off with their al pastor skewer, a nod to Mexico City’s favorite street food pared down to just the essentials for a delicious and juicy bite.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This dip was delicious with both chips and veggies.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Aug. 2025
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Quarterback Haynes King and running back Jamal Haynes lead a very entertaining rushing attack, and Georgia Tech brings back the man pulling the strings on offense, coordinator Buster Faulkner.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Jim, Mike, Joe and Bill were The Dooley Brothers band, as entertaining and durable as any band in the city’s musical history.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Since judging the beauty of art is subjective, identifying the most aesthetically pleasing sculptures is difficult, Chidester said, but there are pieces in the collection that have drawn praise from the community.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
12 Aug. 2025
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None of this is pleasing to a country that has fought bitter wars with Pakistan, and whose officials have over the past two decades assiduously invested to elevate Indo-U.S. relations to a higher plane.—
Salil Tripathi,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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It's been a nice little homecoming to a role that really put me on the map.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Another layer of pastry sits atop the mixture and is covered in crystal sugar, which adds a nice sweetness to contrast the tart filling, as well as a delicate crunch in each bite.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Pleasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasurable. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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