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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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
Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Keep these small shrubs neat by pruning them lightly in spring to achieve a pleasing shape.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
For family travel and group trips, pleasing everyone can be a challenge.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Adjective
Sheer Curtains These are the most aesthetically pleasing and cost-effective option, Arevalo says.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Keep these small shrubs neat by pruning them lightly in spring to achieve a pleasing shape.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Verb
Then delve into the boutiques of the Design District for some of Europe’s most eye-pleasing fashion and home decor.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
For family travel and group trips, pleasing everyone can be a challenge.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
Adjective
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Founded by Marc-André Roy and Jared Etzel in 2012, Domaine Roy & Fils is known for its elegant interpretations of Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so this complex but somewhat lighthearted rosé comes as a pleasant surprise.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Beautiful Friday evening in Baltimore Temperatures will cool back into the 70s after sunset, with a pleasant breeze and low humidity - beautiful for the opening evening of AFRAM.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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To make this satisfying meal, toss everything in your air fryer and come back 20 minutes later.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Unlike Magazine Dreams, the modest but satisfying Test avoids the lurid descent into violent psychodrama that swerved into hallucinatory Taxi Driver territory and undercut that film’s integrity.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Verb
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Haiti on Tuesday wanting to deliver a message of reassurance to the Haitian people amid surging gang violence, rising displacement and deepening hunger.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Or have been found wanting in some way.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Another beachgoer said the seaweed made spending time in the water less enjoyable than usual.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The common thread is finding something sustainable and enjoyable enough to do regularly.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Iran responded in the 64th minute with Rezaeian’s cross headed home by Mohammad Mohebi, tying the score and delighting fans.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Spend the day paddling the spring-fed river, cooling off with a swim, or embracing the nostalgia of a place that’s been delighting visitors since the 1940s.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Trump continued ranting as Welker tried to fit in more questions about the weaponization fund, but the president said he was done with the interview, thanking Welker for the time and wishing her a good day before walking away.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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In fact, we were not involved in this one, even though Cannes was naturally chosen as a sounding board, because this is where the debate would receive strong attention — Cannes always offers an exceptional platform to those wishing to bring an issue into the public sphere.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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All three are delightful, but in completely different ways.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Two differing criminal factions want a load of cocaine, but when a poor farmer named Kaalayan (Guru Somasundaram) gets wind of it, his life briefly entangles with the crime bosses, resulting in a bloody final showdown and a delightful twist ending.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The cop warming her hands around a coffee.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Each one features a head-warming hood, along with various piping colors and icons such as a pink bow and yellow duck.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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