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as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a pleasurable hot bath after a tiring day
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as in fun
providing amusement or enjoyment
a number of pleasurable additions to the state fair this year
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Recent Examples of pleasurable
According to the mapping study, our bodies react physically and mentally to these emotions to prepare us to run, fight, or obtain pleasurable interactions.
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Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
From its evocative postwar-Paris flashbacks to the diabolical twists that kept fans screaming with each new episode, Interview might be 2024’s most purely pleasurable show.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
This distinct sound creates a sense of anticipation and excitement, setting the stage for a more pleasurable experience.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, having pleasurable experiences requires discussing safety, desires, boundaries, preferences, and more.
—Adejoke Mason, Them, 3 Dec. 2024
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Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
From its evocative postwar-Paris flashbacks to the diabolical twists that kept fans screaming with each new episode, Interview might be 2024’s most purely pleasurable show.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
This distinct sound creates a sense of anticipation and excitement, setting the stage for a more pleasurable experience.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, having pleasurable experiences requires discussing safety, desires, boundaries, preferences, and more.
—Adejoke Mason, Them, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pleasurable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasurable
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For Garcia, the most fun element of the competition was taking pictures of all her new habits.Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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And the animators threw some fun curveballs, including making the embodiment of evil into a shirtless hottie that would make even shirtless Kirk jealous.Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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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 comedy is very much a love letter to South L.A., offering pointed and amusing commentary on gentrification.Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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The film centers on Clémence, a quiet yet amusing Parisian, who had a complicated childhood.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 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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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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But how much of that commentary, wonders James Adomian, was actually entertaining?Julie Seabaugh, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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On this basis, Tottenham are the most entertaining team in the country.Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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This can prompt a decision to name the baby after a grandparent or choose a name that is pleasing to a grandparent.Mia Taylor, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
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But the replicas are more than marketing made pleasing to the eye.Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 16 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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“Pleasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasurable. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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