pleasures 1 of 2

noun

plural of pleasure
1
as in joys
a source of great satisfaction the new car is a real pleasure to drive

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2
as in delights
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment a good-humored girl who's a pleasure to be around

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pleasures

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pleasure
as in pleases
to give satisfaction to a wine that is sure to pleasure even the most discriminating palate

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Recent Examples of pleasures
Noun
Below, Offerman looks back at some of his best memories from his career so far, his guilty viewing pleasures and some best advice. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 21 July 2026 Finding remarkable people and places for our clients has been one of the great pleasures of being a travel advisor. — Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 Canepa’s move from Como’s lakeside throng to this hillside retreat has brought immeasurable pleasures. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Take an Afternoon Hammock Nap Sometimes the most luxurious pleasures are the simplest. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026 The pleasures of watching the TV show of the summer as a bandwagon fan. — Lauren McCarthy Jacey Fortin Fabiola Ferrero Dustin Volz, New York Times, 18 July 2026 Caviar is one of life’s great pleasures, delicate orbs full of rich bursts of salty, umami deliciousness. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 These videos will keep them entertained and even teach them something about dinosaurs, yoga, and embracing the simple pleasures of life. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 July 2026 Scientists struggled to find a balance between the pleasures of the eye and those of the mind. — Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 16 July 2026
Verb
In one especially heated sequence, Catherine, overcome with lust, dashes off to the moors and pleasures herself ferociously against the rocks. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasures
  1. joys
  2. delights
  3. pleases
  4. entertainments
  5. satisfies
  6. diversions
  7. feasts
  8. recreations
Noun
  • Her Roku show, Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross, premiered last summer, a testament to the joys of overpacking and conquering new fears in locations as far-flung as Spain, Mexico, and Morocco.
    — Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • Katia relishes the joys of being a mother and created a platform through her Un-a-Parent podcast as a way to connect with others who are navigating the space.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Definition of joys
Noun
  • And once again, the food scene is divine in this city, with Polish delights like pierogi, zurek, and kielbasa available just about everywhere.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • Mornings begin with a gentle workout followed by workshops on topics like breath work and meditation, while afternoons are busy with winery tours, cooking classes, horseback riding, and other cultural delights.
    — Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of delights
Verb
  • Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
  • For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.
    — Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of pleases
Noun
  • Among the New Wave of American filmmakers in the mid-’70s, Spielberg and his friend George Lucas stood out as directors with ambitions to make old-fashioned popular entertainments.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
  • Often, producers of these entertainments answer that question through music.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Definition of entertainments
Verb
  • What might come as a surprise, though, is the iPhone 17 family already actually satisfies EU rules.
    — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • When the two storylines collide, Nolan stages a clash of A-list titans that throws the director’s usual cerebral machinations aside and instead satisfies his audience with some good old-fashion bloodlust.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Definition of satisfies
Noun
  • Their storylines are strong enough to keep audiences engaged even when convoluted subplots and unnecessary diversions bog down the main narrative between Judith and Debbie.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • Outdoor diversions are plentiful, and include Pinnacle Park, spanning about 1,500 acres.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of diversions
Verb
  • Jordan Clarkson, New York Clarkson rebirthed his career in New York as a role-playing bench wing who feasts on offensive boards (no, really) and plays more defense than the Utah version.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Well, Sydney feasts a little bit at the end.
    — Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Definition of feasts
Noun
  • And judging by the viral enthusiasm across Instagram and TikTok, with recreations galore, the aesthetic is taking on new life.
    — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 17 July 2026
  • Thanks to the technical wizardry of generative AI, the videos feature photorealistic digital doppelgängers of Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker and Carrie Fisher's Princess Leia, complete with pitch-perfect recreations of their voices.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of recreations

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