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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
There’s definitely something about being active in the mountains that makes people ravenous and when the food came, it was devoured with the kind of wild pleasure that comes from digging into a pleasant surprise.
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Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The lingering autumn-like warmth not only offers pleasant days for outdoor activities but could also provide some financial relief for local households after the electric bill price hikes that usually happen during the scorching summer months in the city.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Down in the garden, dead cornstalks made a pleasant rattling sound in the cold wind, for all the world like the dry rushes of a duck blind rustling in the darkness of an overcast November morning.
—Wilson H. Stover, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
For the most part, though, this release feels like a pleasant echo of the Sgt.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Dec. 2024
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Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The lingering autumn-like warmth not only offers pleasant days for outdoor activities but could also provide some financial relief for local households after the electric bill price hikes that usually happen during the scorching summer months in the city.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Down in the garden, dead cornstalks made a pleasant rattling sound in the cold wind, for all the world like the dry rushes of a duck blind rustling in the darkness of an overcast November morning.
—Wilson H. Stover, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
For the most part, though, this release feels like a pleasant echo of the Sgt.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
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His acceptance speech was just like him: gracious and humble.AllBusiness, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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When it was announced that the Last Splash classic lineup of the Breeders (Kim Deal on rhythm guitar and vocals, twin sister Kelley on lead guitar, Josephine Wiggs on bass, and Jim Macpherson on drums) would be opening select dates in 2024 for Olivia Rodrigo, Deal was both shocked and gracious.Drew Fortune, Vulture, 25 Nov. 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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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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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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It's made of recycled plastic bottles, and its straps have a nice rubbery grip to keep it on your shoulders.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 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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Marie Kondo Narrow In-Drawer Spice Organizer $35 The Container Store Having all of your spices neatly lined up, with the labels displayed outward, is both aesthetically pleasing and a massive time-saver.Emily Johnson, Bon Appétit, 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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Taylor Swift has wrapped her epic Eras Tour with a final show in Canada, and fans have noticed a sweet moment that took place between her family during the concert's surprise song.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 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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The current was muscular, the water delicious, dark blue.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Spa is Worth the Whole Trip To begin, step into a world like no other at the Chuan Spa, where you’ll be greeted by amiable and accommodating staff who will assist in creating a soothing experience for you during your time here.Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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But Brown turns out to be an amiable businessman who identified a market inefficiency.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2024
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The sweetness slowly fades, leaving behind a satisfying warmth.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The ambitions of the sequel are clear, and even with only half of its campaign available, the endgame is bound to trap newcomers into the satisfying loop that Path of Exile has become known for.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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