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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the great food, service, and atmosphere made for a most enjoyable dinner
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as in fun
providing amusement or enjoyment
the theme park's great variety of attractions mean that every member of the family will have an enjoyable time
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Recent Examples of enjoyable
The first two days of the game were really enjoyable, Williams said.
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Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
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
While many dog owners were responsible, others were not, and the café ultimately decided to implement a no-pets policy to keep the atmosphere more relaxed and enjoyable for everyone.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
That was probably the most enjoyable phase of the season.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Bywater’s connection and what people are saying Bywater said one of the most enjoyable parts of the job is interacting with workers and customers at the park.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
This is a hugely enjoyable, totally private island escape.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
This enjoyable, varied story collection’s author has written four memoirs and six poetry collections.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Make working from home more enjoyable with a clever USB desk fan ($8) and soothing essential oil diffuser ($7).
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
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
While many dog owners were responsible, others were not, and the café ultimately decided to implement a no-pets policy to keep the atmosphere more relaxed and enjoyable for everyone.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
That was probably the most enjoyable phase of the season.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Bywater’s connection and what people are saying Bywater said one of the most enjoyable parts of the job is interacting with workers and customers at the park.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
This is a hugely enjoyable, totally private island escape.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
This enjoyable, varied story collection’s author has written four memoirs and six poetry collections.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Make working from home more enjoyable with a clever USB desk fan ($8) and soothing essential oil diffuser ($7).
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyable
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 curious Moon squares expansive Jupiter, pulling you between what feels fun and what makes sense financially.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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And the Lions should be fun to watch and competitive as long as Dan Campbell is still their head coach.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 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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Heck, even co-creator Ed Boon pops up for a reasonably amusing cameo as a bartender.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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Smith’s involvement, though, is a bit more amusing.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
6 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
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Yet entertaining and best-selling as their books may be, those authors don’t write chick lit.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
4 May 2026
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Arguably the most entertaining, and unforgiving, runway in the world, forget about the Grammys or even MTV Music Awards at its peak.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
4 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
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
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“Enjoyable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyable. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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