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
David English, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, the term harmony could refer to any pleasing arrangement of parts or a period of internal calm.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
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
Charts and graphs had a pleasing amount of saturation and contrast.
—David English, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, the term harmony could refer to any pleasing arrangement of parts or a period of internal calm.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
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
Adjective
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February 9, 1893: With pure, vigorous blood coursing through the veins and animating every fiber of the body, cold weather is not only endurance but pleasant and agreeable.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Create a pleasant silhouette by accentuating the waist and tailoring the midriff.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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Just Our Luck is no different, offering a fresh and delightful spin to the fake dating trope with donuts, a winning lottery ticket and a rich cast of side characters (no pun intended).—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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As much as duos and groups are delightful, there’s something really lovely about going alone, too.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 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
Adjective
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Elizabeth had started working and spent some of her wages on nice outfits.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Give your sink a nice bubble bath by stopping the drain and filling the basin along with a tablet.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Architecture aside, the cuisine (from hush puppies to delicious seafood and soul food), spooky ghost tours, and beach proximity make Charleston, South Carolina the place to be in spring and summer.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
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Packed with electrolytes and nutrients, Vita Coco Coconut Water elevates smoothies by providing a delicious, functional alternative to traditional bases like dairy or juice.—
Tracy Yochum,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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