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
Cameron Cook, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026
But over the years, yearbooks have mostly skipped the pain of high school and focused instead on the pleasure.
—Michael A Messner, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Erica Sweeney, SELF, 4 Feb. 2026
And then there’s the woman herself, Perfidia Beverly Hills (played by Teyana Taylor), a Black revolutionary who mixes politics and pleasure with brash abandon.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2025
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Noun
After Rochelle Jordan Sudan Archives, Jessie Ware, and even Beyoncé herself, Skye is the latest in a long line of artists who have, even temporarily, crossed over into house music to make a point about the importance of pleasure.
—Cameron Cook, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026
But over the years, yearbooks have mostly skipped the pain of high school and focused instead on the pleasure.
—Michael A Messner, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
But pleasuring yourself could actually relieve some of these symptoms.
—Erica Sweeney, SELF, 4 Feb. 2026
And then there’s the woman herself, Perfidia Beverly Hills (played by Teyana Taylor), a Black revolutionary who mixes politics and pleasure with brash abandon.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasure
Noun
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The Moon moves through your 5th House of Creativity, bringing energy toward expression and enjoyment.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The platform also accommodates mobile properties such as boats and recreational vehicles, where operational knowledge plays a significant role in both safety and enjoyment.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since then, the daycare owner and child care educator has spent more than two decades training teachers and caregivers to infuse children with a sense of joy and appreciation for Black culture.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the face of oppression and cynicism, kindness and joy are revolutionary acts.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The attention-grabbing look marked the beginning of Rihanna’s continuing run of fashion dominance at the event, going big every time, to the delight of fashion lovers.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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In contrast to typical airline food drowning in salt and sauces, the culinary offerings aboard Aero are a delight, with meals created in partnership with Erewhon, Spago, Parm, Sadelle’s and Flora Farms along with an open bar of top-shelf spirits and Veuve Clicquot champagne.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kenny, however, doesn’t seem too desperate to please on that front.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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That song’s twangful snarl — wonderfully sung by Clark, a star recording artist in her own right — is a reminder that these insurgents are also preservationists, capable of delivering old-fashioned pleasures to please the purists.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Despite their questionable politics, something about the Millers’ wholesome, Christian contentment strikes a chord with Rue.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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There was no sign of contentment.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The bottom line Country Club Plaza remains Kansas City’s signature shopping and dining district, offering architecture, culture and entertainment just minutes from World Cup matches.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sudarma hopes that guests will plan a day and stay, enjoying multiple meals and lots of entertainment, from Asian sports cars to kids’ hip hop dance classes (free).—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the global memory crisis has worsened, forcing tech giants to pay up for the capacity needed to satisfy their data center ambitions.—
Jordan Novet,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The tense drama satisfies history lovers and weather nerds.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But for me, the satisfaction was being a member of that ’85 team.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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The network discontinued its long-standing school report cards, which had provided leaders with an objective measure of their schools’ quality, including not only student outcomes but also staff and student satisfaction.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Pleasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasure. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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