1
as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
nothing gives me more pleasure than a hot meal after a long day
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2
as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
the new car is a real pleasure to drive
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3
as in delight
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
a good-humored girl who's a pleasure to be around
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as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
a wine that is sure to pleasure even the most discriminating palate
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Recent Examples of pleasure
Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
During the Grand Tour era in the 18th century, poets, painters, and aristocrats flocked here to admire the city’s ancient ruins and baroque art and architecture—still valid reasons to visit now, though today’s travelers will find plenty of modern pleasures as well.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
In an early draft, Judy had written a scene in which Sandy uses her dog to pleasure herself.
—Mark Oppenheimer, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
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Noun
My condolences to your girls, family, and all who had the pleasure of loving you.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
During the Grand Tour era in the 18th century, poets, painters, and aristocrats flocked here to admire the city’s ancient ruins and baroque art and architecture—still valid reasons to visit now, though today’s travelers will find plenty of modern pleasures as well.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Verb
Sophie has spent so long this season being a role of service, and for Benedict to now be washing her hair and then pleasuring her felt like a really nice switcheroo that Sophie deeply deserved.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
In an early draft, Judy had written a scene in which Sandy uses her dog to pleasure herself.
—Mark Oppenheimer, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasure
Noun
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To preserve the enjoyment factor, experts encourage admin daters to celebrate themselves and each other.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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In order to be able to tap into that requires a level of joy and a spirit of enjoyment.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The service The staff here are ever so kind, and bound by the same joy and passion for food and nature as the people that visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Pain and joy, an equal balancing, a vying bright anguish of the two.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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These delights have been a favorite of holiday parties for decades.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Padres left fielder Jase Bowen, a 2019 11th-round draft pick out of high school by the Pirates, got his first career hit in the seventh on a single to the delight of his friends and family.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Even Adam’s irritable female boss, Suzie (Sasheer Zamata), hides under a people-pleasing mask.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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This party punch is sure to please any crowd.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Never mind hygge—this hotel takes Danish comfort and contentment to new heights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In a world that constantly demands more output, chiropractic offers a disciplined return to function that reminds us that removing interference rather than adding complexity allows contentment to enter our lives.—
Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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One year after Saratoga Nights was introduced to revitalize downtown foot traffic, its organizers are evaluating how to make the event series better this year with more food offerings and more diverse entertainment.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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On the third floor, alongside the hotel's Center Pool, is The Sandbox, a refined poolside restaurant with American coastal dishes that will satisfy any of your poolside cravings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Build a predictable referral engine using ChatGPT by first checking in with happy customers to ensure satisfaction and open the door for requests.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The Breadwinner is aiming to recapture the satisfaction of going to see a three-out-of-five-star movie, offering decent laughs in an inoffensive package.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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“Pleasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasure. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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