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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a couple relaxing in the congenial atmosphere of a luxury health spa
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as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
congenial traveling companions who made our tour of Italy even more enjoyable than we had anticipated
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Recent Examples of congenial
However, law enforcement’s attitude toward the media’s involvement as a whole has not been entirely congenial.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Of all the Welk stars, the harmonizing Lennon Sisters have always been among the most gracious and congenial.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The Clubhouse has comfortable spaces to kick back and spend a congenial evening with neighbors, perhaps after a dinner at the inviting Juniper Grill.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Having said that, all your relations with others will probably be pleasant, warm and congenial.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Of all the Welk stars, the harmonizing Lennon Sisters have always been among the most gracious and congenial.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The Clubhouse has comfortable spaces to kick back and spend a congenial evening with neighbors, perhaps after a dinner at the inviting Juniper Grill.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Having said that, all your relations with others will probably be pleasant, warm and congenial.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congenial
Adjective
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The day Chunhyang and Mongryong met each other for the first time was exceptionally pleasant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The fruit is sweet with pleasant, slightly tangy undertones.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The company says the Port delivers a richer sound and is updated to be compatible with newer technology, but these are probably features Connect users didn’t miss.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The Remote Accessible Vote-By-Mail system allows voters to make their ballot selections using compatible technology in the privacy of their home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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When in bloom, the tree is adorned with fragrant white flowers that can fill a patio with their delightful scent.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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This is a delightful day to enjoy everyone’s company.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The unanimous vote followed sometimes emotional testimony at a City Council meeting from Angelenos about how their lives had been shaken by discriminatory traffic stops and searches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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American frontier labs hold the lead on models, chips, and lithography — but the report finds near-unanimous conviction among leaders that this advantage is fragile.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The first two days of the game were really enjoyable, Williams said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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In a statement provided to The Star, a representative for the Country Club Plaza said the organization was focused on providing a safe and enjoyable experience in the area, particularly for the World Cup festivities this summer.—
Dylan Lysen
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Ahead, discover our perfect Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, including design-forward decor, luxurious linens, delicious fragrances, accents for the outdoors, and even a few last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (After all, a gift box goes a long way).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Their 2022 Pinot Noir has enticing aromas of cherry cola, cinnamon, and red raspberry that lead to delicious flavors of cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and brown baking spices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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One thing that makes Vim comfortable for me is the combination of Vim-Airline and Promptline, which together provide a nice status bar that helps highlight some useful info as one is editing a file.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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Right now, trends favor nice and pleasant weather Mother's Day morning into mid-afternoon with the chance of rain increasing toward the dinner hour and beyond.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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There is, however, a pleasing recognition here that certain relationships and phases in life are finite.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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With the naked eye and especially through good binoculars, its conjunction with a slender crescent moon on May 18 will be very pleasing to see.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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“Congenial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congenial. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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