as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
pleasing music in the background
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as in satisfying
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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as in wanting
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of pleasing
Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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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
Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Chock-full of vegetables, this crowd-pleasing dish evokes the taste of ratatouille.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The system also includes Omen Gaming Hub, a software toolkit with a mostly pleasing aesthetic.
—Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
The show’s genre-savvy but unique plot carries Hae-yeong’s crowd-pleasing story through its sudsiest twists.
—Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Chock-full of vegetables, this crowd-pleasing dish evokes the taste of ratatouille.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
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The restaurant is decidedly small, a pleasant change of scenery for Charlotte, where large, echoey restaurants have become so commonplace.Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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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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The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Employees who cultivate relationships at work have a more fun and satisfying experience.Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Cartier/Getty Jake Gyllenhaal: Cartier Tortue Another Golden Globes watch spot was on the wrist of actor Jake Gyllenhaal who was seen wearing a rather delightful yellow gold Cartier Tortue.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
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In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles.Koren Shadmi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Even entry-level veranda suites feel spacious and offer amenities like walk-in closets, warming cupboards for wet suits or polar attire, and personalized bars.Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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This fast recovery was likely aided by volcanic emissions acting like greenhouse gases rapidly warming the planet.David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Many retailers, brands and vendors are now choosing Copen as a supplier because of our exceptional work in preparing documentation tailored to the specific needs of each brand, covering multiple regions.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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But in their case, the primates use the forest as a pharmacy, seemingly picking and choosing leaves and woods with healing properties.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Nintendo Switch Lite was a great way to play Switch games on a smaller device, and the Nintendo Switch OLED added a beautiful display and a handful of other nice upgrades.Jay Peters, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
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The engagement is certainly a nice break from the recent drama in Pats land - after New England’s season finale, the team fired first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, a move that has been heavily criticized by ex-Patriots.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Research has also shown that the site was used for feasting and acted as a burial ground for locals and others further afield (like from Wales).Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
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Louis spotted three lion cubs, only 18 months old, feasting on a Bushbuck.Lucy Edwards, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
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Delicata squash offers an edible skin that's delicious after roasting.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Among the favorite menu items are the Figgy Jam Grilled Cheese, Llama Cuban, and a delicious pork barbecue sandwich called The King.Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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