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as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the massage was extremely pleasant and relaxing
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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
she has a reputation among the employees for being a demanding boss, but she's unexpectedly pleasant outside of work
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Recent Examples of pleasant
Another option for a pleasant shopping experience is the local Italian market, Mario’s Italian Deli & Market in Glendale, or Roma Market in Pasadena.
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Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Ancient Egyptians associated pleasant odors not only with cleanliness and purity, but the bodies of deities themselves.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2025
The cotton-spandex blend feels pleasant and works well, and as long as it’s tied tightly, our testing parent didn’t feel sore after using it.
—Cameron Leblanc, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025
One of the biggest shocks in this year’s crop — and certainly a pleasant one for many — would have to be the inclusion of the Mexican band Maná, marking the first time an artist recording primarily or entirely in Spanish has been nominated.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Ancient Egyptians associated pleasant odors not only with cleanliness and purity, but the bodies of deities themselves.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2025
The cotton-spandex blend feels pleasant and works well, and as long as it’s tied tightly, our testing parent didn’t feel sore after using it.
—Cameron Leblanc, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025
One of the biggest shocks in this year’s crop — and certainly a pleasant one for many — would have to be the inclusion of the Mexican band Maná, marking the first time an artist recording primarily or entirely in Spanish has been nominated.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
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But each woman who was so gracious to spend time speaking with me is someone whose films have moved me.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2025
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Darvish was gracious when asked about Gurriel’s gesture at the time.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, the anime is a throwback to the days where Goku used to channel Jackie Chan, using plates and chairs to fight opponents larger than himself with delightful yet stunning action animation.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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And Then, There’s Power Shot As delightful as the drive experience is, there is one more feature the driver will find delightful: Power Shot.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
28 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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In the Jungfrau Ski Region skiers get the perfect mix of easy and challenging slopes, nice mountain hut restaurants and aprés ski on the downhill runs and in Grindelwald Terminal.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
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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Several of Kotb's followers commented their support and enthusiasm for the sweet video.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The raspberry preserves and powdered sugar offer a sweet component while the ham and egg give it a savory twist.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes,
25 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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Onstage, Wood is unhurried, an amiable man who, despite being 46, has the countenance of a churchgoing grandfather who still starches his Sunday suit.—
Ismail Muhammad,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Jerry Eisenberg, the amiable animator known for his contributions to The Jetsons, The Peter Potamus Show, Wacky Races, Fangface, Spider-Man cartoons, Scooby-Doo movies and so much more, has died.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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My 40s have been the most interesting and satisfying decade of my life so far.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
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Those bookend vowels, her household-name status, the satisfying succinctness of a mononym — Adele is a crossword creator’s dream!—
Lindsay Zoladz,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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