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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
In Miami Beach this week, some blue-state gallerists in town for Art Basel struggled to find congenial ways to talk about the presidential election without alienating their affluent, increasingly conservative clientele.
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Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Zingaro Floral Perfumery serves up spectacular scents not found anywhere else because the congenial owner makes them.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Many of the most powerful people in Silicon Valley have swung rightward, donating to Donald Trump and in some cases making their technologies more congenial to Republicans.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
The leather furniture, antler decor, and general congenial atmosphere are unbeatable companions as winter settles in.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Zingaro Floral Perfumery serves up spectacular scents not found anywhere else because the congenial owner makes them.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Many of the most powerful people in Silicon Valley have swung rightward, donating to Donald Trump and in some cases making their technologies more congenial to Republicans.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
The leather furniture, antler decor, and general congenial atmosphere are unbeatable companions as winter settles in.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congenial
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Where to Eat Horta, Lido promenade, Funchal Horta, on the pleasant Lido promenade, serves delicious and healthy comfort food.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Take advantage of springtime’s pleasant temperatures with a scenic bike ride along the iconic Swamp Rabbit Trail or a picnic with live music at Trailblazer Park.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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The 2024 iMac couldn't run the three of these five 3DMark tests that Macs are compatible with at the time of our review.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
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For example, cutting oaks and other food-production trees usually isn’t compatible with TSI for wildlife.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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Coastal Mississippi is constantly surprising us, but one of its most delightful surprises is the fact that some of its beaches have white sand that rivals even Florida’s top spots.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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As always, British television is delightful and very confusing.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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Most recently, Alves lost a unanimous decision to Abus Magomedov in May 2024.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Auburn had been the unanimous No. 1 for three straight weeks before that loss and remained at the top last week despite seeing nearly half of those first-place votes go primarily to Alabama, with a few to Florida and Tennessee.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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This delicious collection also includes a silk robe, sleep mask and a set of scrunchies.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ever-so-matted hair and obnoxiously oversize sunglasses sold the look, giving a delicious, greasy spin on what is normally an unglamorous scenario.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
23 Feb. 2025
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Hard partying leads to an acceleration of addiction: Rita, in her thirties, after giving birth to four children; Tyson, in his late twenties, after crashing out of college and working practically every job in the nicer parts of the East Bay.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
The New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2025
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Devonte Ross, who surpassed 1,000 yards at Troy in 2024, and Kyron Hudson, who had some nice moments at USC but was never one of the top receivers on the team in four seasons.—
Antonio Morales,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Neural nets are getting better and better at putting together elements to form a result that’s pleasing to humans.—
David Galef,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 46 of 50 Ham And Noodle Casserole First published in our magazine in 2001, this ham, cheese, and egg noodle casserole has been pleasing hungry families ever since.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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Scientists recently determined why people always seem to have room for something sweet after eating a meal.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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There are a lot of meltdowns and a lot of really emotional moments, but also a lot of really tender and sweet moments with her son — and some really complicated scenes with her husband, Clive.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Congenial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congenial. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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