as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
pleasing music in the background
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1
as in satisfying
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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2
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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
What is pleasing here is also this was not green-screened and CGI’d to death.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
Andrew Tisch, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The cheese sauce comes together with only six ingredients and helps take this crowd-pleasing casserole to the next level in flavor and fill.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Round sinks often look the most aesthetically pleasing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
What is pleasing here is also this was not green-screened and CGI’d to death.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention agreed that one legislative body (the House) would award representatives based on population, pleasing the large states.
—Andrew Tisch, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The cheese sauce comes together with only six ingredients and helps take this crowd-pleasing casserole to the next level in flavor and fill.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
Adjective
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Sinner had left the court for a medical timeout after losing the second set, and was sweating heavily from the first set onward on a pleasant 77-degree evening.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fact that people actually read it — that now, TFD is a fully-fledged media company with a staff of eight and a monthly audience of over 3 million women — came as a pleasant surprise.—
Chelsea Fagan,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The brawling is weighty and the combos are satisfying to pull off, plus the rich artwork pops wonderfully across the screen.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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When life events call for satisfying comfort food, try our Eggplant Parmesan to evoke warmth and tenderness.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Michôd says that Sweeney was initially tentative about Martin's involvement, wanting to protect her own creative space, but opened up upon realizing that Martin wasn't going to try and control her performance.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rumors swirled this summer about SiriusXM not wanting to renew Stern’s contract, amid his high price tag and his less frequent broadcasting schedule.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Slicing against the grain breaks up these fibers into smaller pieces, giving the steak a more tender, enjoyable texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Built around an all-in performance by Tedeschi, who repeatedly seems on the brink of going full Nicolas Cage but always pulls back at the last moment, Duse is an enjoyable but somewhat opaque take on an enigmatic Italian legend.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To ensure staff are focused on delighting customers, the leadership embodies adaptive mindsets, that inspire commitment and innovation.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Djokovic has looked a man renewed in New York this year, delighting crowds with some of his rallies as his dances on court following his wins.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Festival is an ideal place for those wishing for a warm welcome – but cold.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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King Charles and Prince Harry have been taking steps towards reconciliation, but everyone understands that, after the issues the two have had, ending their feud isn’t just a matter of wishing it.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ansari, Rogen, and Reeves make for a delightful trio of heavy-hitters.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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What follows is a delightful mix of slapstick comedy (a bathtub scene that ranks among the best physical comedy of the decade), whimsical set pieces, and a genuinely touching story about belonging.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In true fall-fashion, the cool air will not stick around long, gradually warming is expected throughout next week, from west to east.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
6 Sep. 2025
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In fact, winter nighttime temperatures are warming the fastest, according to UM’s McNoldy.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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