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as in joys
a source of great satisfaction
the new car is a real pleasure to drive
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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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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
John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The eclipse will spotlight Scopio's pleasures and joys, and allow their dreams and goals to be accomplished.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
The web of secrets and confessions, schemes and counterplots, short-term pleasures and far-reaching decisions, are couched in dialogue that is pugnacious, vulnerable, comedic, and sometimes richly poetic, and which feels as spontaneous as it is carefully crafted.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
Despite something of a false opening promise, Last Rites is appropriately terrifying, far more successful on a scare-by-scare basis than the second or third films and a really frothy return to the aesthetic pleasures of Wan’s first Conjuring.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
The pleasures of a tonneau cover become readily apparent to solo drivers, especially on chilly days.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Few pleasures compare to popping into a boulangerie for a warm baguette, grabbing fresh cheese from a fromagerie, crisp wine from a local bottle shop, and any other bits and bobs that suit your fancy—all in the pursuit of a perfect al fresco meal in the most romantic city on earth.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Italy has long valued some of life’s more refined pleasures – food, art, fashion, all set against the country’s crumbling architecture.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Venus is currently in its house of rulership — your second house of money, security and sensual pleasures — while Saturn-Neptune retrograde presents you with a solid plan of action in your professional life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
One of the pleasures of Ruíz de Azua’s work, in film and TV, is its capacity to generate questions, as the plot builds and on a psychological and social level.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The eclipse will spotlight Scopio's pleasures and joys, and allow their dreams and goals to be accomplished.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
The web of secrets and confessions, schemes and counterplots, short-term pleasures and far-reaching decisions, are couched in dialogue that is pugnacious, vulnerable, comedic, and sometimes richly poetic, and which feels as spontaneous as it is carefully crafted.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
Despite something of a false opening promise, Last Rites is appropriately terrifying, far more successful on a scare-by-scare basis than the second or third films and a really frothy return to the aesthetic pleasures of Wan’s first Conjuring.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
The pleasures of a tonneau cover become readily apparent to solo drivers, especially on chilly days.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Few pleasures compare to popping into a boulangerie for a warm baguette, grabbing fresh cheese from a fromagerie, crisp wine from a local bottle shop, and any other bits and bobs that suit your fancy—all in the pursuit of a perfect al fresco meal in the most romantic city on earth.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Italy has long valued some of life’s more refined pleasures – food, art, fashion, all set against the country’s crumbling architecture.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Venus is currently in its house of rulership — your second house of money, security and sensual pleasures — while Saturn-Neptune retrograde presents you with a solid plan of action in your professional life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasures
Noun
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The joys and occasional frustrations of being in the company of others.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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One of the small joys of autumn is throwing on a soft sweatshirt over some stretchy leggings to walk around and admire the changing leaves.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mendelsohn and Aduba are delights are here as well.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wishing you a weekend of crunchy listens and unexpected delights.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sports events, social outings, movies, the theater, fun get-togethers, playful activities with kids – do whatever pleases you and brings you joy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nothing satisfies a comfort food craving like a pan of pasta.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, this cycle rarely satisfies either partner.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Computing history, of course, is filled with such terminal diversions, most never to be fully realized, and many for good reason.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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So those traveling with kids may be more comfortable in a larger hotel with more diversions for little ones.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Very highly detailed recreations.—
Katie Hafner,
Scientific American,
10 Sep. 2025
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Museumgoers are greeted by several recreations of wooden boats used by Native Americans.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Here are a few other new names to know, old names to remember, broadcast predictions and fun matchups to set the Thursday pregame off right.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Most Novelty House beds are incredibly fun, and this tree house design will delight anyone who gets to sleep within its walls.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Pleasures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasures. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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