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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
At work, Matty slowly gains the respect and trust of her much younger colleagues — the tightly wound type-A overachiever Sarah (Leah Lewis) and the more congenial working-class Billy (David Del Rio).
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Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Thanks to the intimate space and a respectful but enthusiastic audience, Martin seemed warm and congenial, pointing at specific people in the crowd and sticking his tongue out for fans’ cameras.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Unlike at the presidential debate, in which the commentary on immigration devolved into sound bites and verbal jabs, Walz and Vance presented their respective campaign’s message with a congenial tone.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
The typical face-to-face interviews (that are featured in nearly every selection process intended to evaluate external candidates) are a poor method for cutting through the congenial and charismatic fraud.
—Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
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Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Thanks to the intimate space and a respectful but enthusiastic audience, Martin seemed warm and congenial, pointing at specific people in the crowd and sticking his tongue out for fans’ cameras.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Unlike at the presidential debate, in which the commentary on immigration devolved into sound bites and verbal jabs, Walz and Vance presented their respective campaign’s message with a congenial tone.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
The typical face-to-face interviews (that are featured in nearly every selection process intended to evaluate external candidates) are a poor method for cutting through the congenial and charismatic fraud.
—Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congenial
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Our tasters agreed that there was a pleasant, verdant, peppery aroma.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
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In times when motocross tracks have been shutting their doors every passing month owing to the noise of gas dirt bikes, options like the Hightail are a pleasant solution.New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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The gloves also have thumb and index finger pads that are compatible with smartphones.Melony Forcier, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Many industries, particularly retail and service-heavy sectors, rely on older systems that are not immediately compatible with modern biometric solutions.Michael Engle, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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To the east of Guadalupe, the Canton de Marie-Galante is an authentic island with beautiful beaches, delightful restaurants, wildland hikes, and some really terrific rum distilleries.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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From Paris to Hong Kong, the best places to go for Christmas around the world offer their own delightful twists on the holiday spirit—with plenty of familiar seasonal traditions like Christmas markets, ice skating, and glimmering trees to satisfy every nostalgic yuletide yearning.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The first Black American to be elevated to a top national diplomatic post, Powell took the oath of office about a month later after unanimous Senate confirmation. 2007: Yacht rock singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg died at 56 in his Maine mansion after battling prostate cancer.Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Yoon's martial law decree on Dec. 3 lasted six hours before being overturned by a unanimous vote in the National Assembly.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The current was muscular, the water delicious, dark blue.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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While there's nothing better than a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup on a chilly evening, soups are an easy and delicious idea for weeknight dinners or weekend lunches.Staff Author, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Two hundred of her closest family and friends made it on the nice list and were invited to her winter celebration.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Scharffen Berger 70% Cacao Bittersweet Dark Chocolate: A nice snap and melt here, but tasters said there was an acrid quality that gave it an unpleasant finish.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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The system also includes Omen Gaming Hub, a software toolkit with a mostly pleasing aesthetic.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The first day of the early signing period also came with a few pleasing developments for Foster and his recruiting staff.Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Fruit is another unprocessed, sweet option for dessert that is both nutrient-dense and delicious, Siegel and Arévalo said.Simon Spichak, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The sweet reunion was captured on camera as Diva first saw Rodriguez, with the dog quickly rushing to her side, jumping up to greet her and furiously wagging her tail.Rachel McRady, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Congenial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congenial. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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