1
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
The snow is melting, cars are back on the roads and, in a pleasant surprise, the power pretty much stayed on in New Orleans metro through the record-breaking snowstorm.
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Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
Compared to summer, this time of year is significantly more pleasant for on-foot exploration — but don’t forget to hop on a yellow tram at least once or twice.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Photo: Brown Harris Stevens This one-bedroom, located in a brownstone between Second and Third, is practical and pleasant, with a recent renovation, hardwood floors, and a large, north-facing living room with a decorative brick fireplace.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Jan. 2025
There weren’t historical castles, pleasant hills, or the familiar scenes of chanting fans and players warming up around him.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
Compared to summer, this time of year is significantly more pleasant for on-foot exploration — but don’t forget to hop on a yellow tram at least once or twice.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Photo: Brown Harris Stevens This one-bedroom, located in a brownstone between Second and Third, is practical and pleasant, with a recent renovation, hardwood floors, and a large, north-facing living room with a decorative brick fireplace.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Jan. 2025
There weren’t historical castles, pleasant hills, or the familiar scenes of chanting fans and players warming up around him.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
Adjective
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Samia is quick to accept the break-up, even gracious.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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But this gracious view has been taken to the extreme by some Americans who view Russia as a benign actor that is either incapable, uninterested or unwilling to harm the American people.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sitting at the desk, which was outlined by windows on three sides, made answering emails equal parts delightful and distracting.—
Alexandra Cheney,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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In addition to being a delightful romance, Saving Face is also a fantastic rumination on the labyrinthine relationship between mother and daughter.—
Sadie Collins,
Them,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And finally, with the Bulls, Chicago would get a nice asset in Randle to help continue their rebuild.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The wide range of neutral-ish shades is a nice departure from the glittery brights already in your makeup bag.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Known for decades as FedEx Field, the stadium developed a reputation as hard to get to, hard to leave thanks to crushing traffic, expensive and not exactly aesthetically pleasing.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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This can prompt a decision to name the baby after a grandparent or choose a name that is pleasing to a grandparent.—
Mia Taylor,
Parents,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Under a glaze of ketchup, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and spice, the chicken is tender, sweet, and packed with tang and bite.—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Afterward, the shop is a treasure trove of sweet treats that double as perfect souvenirs.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That would be a delicious irony — the ultimate cherry atop the revitalization cake.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The casual dining chain's comparable sales rose a delicious 31% in its most recent quarter, parent company Brinker International reported yesterday.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Rubens, the amiable, apparently unconcerned father played by Selton Mello, is an engineer.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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With his Midwestern charm, fondness for diner coffee and pie, and a daily routine steeped in simplicity, Lynch seemed more like an amiable neighbor than the mastermind behind some of cinema’s profoundest nightmare fuel.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Picture them personalizing the automotive customer journey, analyzing preferences and driving habits to recommend the perfect vehicle and proactively managing maintenance schedules, creating a more satisfying ownership experience.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Apples, pumpkins, acorn and butternut squashes make for hearty and satisfying meals.—
Nick Siano,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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