1
as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
nothing gives me more pleasure than a hot meal after a long day
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2
as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
the new car is a real pleasure to drive
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3
as in delight
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
a good-humored girl who's a pleasure to be around
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as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
a wine that is sure to pleasure even the most discriminating palate
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Recent Examples of pleasure
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
The tactile pleasure of these details anchors the fantasy in material beauty.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Gina Vaynshteyn, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2025
Everyone laughed at Kier’s tale of children pleasuring themselves?
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The eclipse will spotlight Scopio's pleasures and joys, and allow their dreams and goals to be accomplished.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
The tactile pleasure of these details anchors the fantasy in material beauty.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Nova 2 is ideal for anyone who prefers to pleasure themself in a rocking motion (versus thrusting in and out).
—Gina Vaynshteyn, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2025
Everyone laughed at Kier’s tale of children pleasuring themselves?
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasure
Noun
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And that robbed the viewing experience of some enjoyment.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a culture that emphasizes saving face and meeting expectations, students were less motivated by curiosity or enjoyment and more by fear of letting others down.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There was a spirit of abundance and joy, too; that can’t be remiss.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The winning animal photos of the 2025 International Pet Photography Awards are a heartwarming, playful and artistic look at the animals that live among us, providing joy as pets.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s the way Fleur looks at Julian in real life too — adoring and feverishly in love, so when Fleur announces that the pair are getting married over dinner with friends, everyone responds with joy and delight.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Suddenly, and to the great delight of both Anna and her fellow AC, Ryan (John Early), there’s some real juicy drama in the Junction.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Get the recipe > Creamy, cheesy, and satisfying, this dip is sure to please at your next late-summer get together.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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Film studios have long struggled to make adaptations of video games that please critics and audiences, and some critics have suggested video games are tough to adapt because the sheer volume of gaming content has to be condensed to fit the length of a movie.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The truth is that silence can be mistaken for contentment.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The prospect of him dying brought her contentment.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Its chips can power in-car entertainment systems, for example, and on Monday, the company announced a partnership with Google Cloud that allows automakers to create their own digital assistants.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 58-acre yard is the epicenter of what the Broncos hope will be a transformative project, anchored by a multi-billion dollar stadium and flanked by an entertainment district designed to host events, draw fans and generate revenue nearly every day of the year.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To satisfy this demand, Nebius will supply Microsoft with dedicated capacity from a new data center located in Vineland, New Jersey, starting later this year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other tasters agreed these anchovies had a meaty texture, which made each fillet a satisfying several bites.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Explain that rest and recharge time directly contributes to better performance, creativity, and job satisfaction.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Apple has lost its spot atop a long-running study of customer satisfaction in computers to one of its older Silicon Valley neighbors.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pleasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasure. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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