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as in joys
a source of great satisfaction
the new car is a real pleasure to drive
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as in delights
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 pleases
to give satisfaction to
a wine that is sure to pleasure even the most discriminating palate
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Recent Examples of pleasures
John Powers, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
The obvious pleasures of Villa Centinale meant that the couple had to move quickly—and somewhat blindly.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a hint of sweet familiarity, but pleasures are all gone.
—Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
While the morning invites a slower pace and simple pleasures, the Moon opposing chatty Mercury later can pull feelings and words in different directions.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Volkswagen attempted an anti-tech pro-human message during the Super Bowl with an ad that showed earthy pleasures like dancing in the rain and chasing an ice-cream truck.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Honestly, car camping is truly one of the great pleasures in life.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026
The London-via-Paris jazz artist embraces her neo-soul leanings and experimental impulses on an EP that explores the pleasures and perils of gassing yourself up.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Her understanding of the pleasures and pains of the female body was grounded in her devout beliefs and mysticism.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Most Berliners — and even Buruma's own father — did their jobs, took their pleasures and preferred not to think about the evils under their noses.
—John Powers, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
The obvious pleasures of Villa Centinale meant that the couple had to move quickly—and somewhat blindly.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a hint of sweet familiarity, but pleasures are all gone.
—Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
While the morning invites a slower pace and simple pleasures, the Moon opposing chatty Mercury later can pull feelings and words in different directions.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Volkswagen attempted an anti-tech pro-human message during the Super Bowl with an ad that showed earthy pleasures like dancing in the rain and chasing an ice-cream truck.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Honestly, car camping is truly one of the great pleasures in life.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026
The London-via-Paris jazz artist embraces her neo-soul leanings and experimental impulses on an EP that explores the pleasures and perils of gassing yourself up.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Her understanding of the pleasures and pains of the female body was grounded in her devout beliefs and mysticism.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
In one especially heated sequence, Catherine, overcome with lust, dashes off to the moors and pleasures herself ferociously against the rocks.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasures
Noun
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At home, the family still enjoys the simple joys of cooking.—
Jenna Thompson
March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Among the best-selling books of all time (after the Bible, naturally), Harry Potter is a cultural touchpoint and lingua franca for tens of millions of readers worldwide — one that, for many of the attendees, served as their first introduction to the joys of reading.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Whether biennials or museum shows, exhibitions are spaces for learning about images, the world, and the pains and delights of being alive.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Complete with Portland charm, cobble stone pathways, farm-to-table delights, local boutiques, shops, galleries and much more, its inviting neighborhood feel will set the tone for your day ahead.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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But a little later, Laura asks to stay with this good Samaritan rather than go with the EMTs, an arrangement that clearly pleases Betty.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The party was a most enjoyable dance, typical of the charming informal entertainments for which the club is noted.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Television, which greeted the new year with fresh entertainments of all shapes and sizes.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For those partial to a glaze, a drizzle of maple syrup at the end satisfies anyone who loves a sweet finish.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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After several critiques by WNBA hoopers in recent seasons regarding revenue share, the league finally decided to split earnings with its players — but not at the percentage that satisfies those players.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Miami Music Week is at its zenith this weekend, its cacophonous diversions and decibels aimed at the spring break crowd and other ears that haven’t been around for very long, highlighted by the DJ bonfire known as Ultra Music Festival.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Friday’s draft decision includes new caveats suggested by the State Water Board limiting water diversions from the Delta to 986,000 acre-feet and requiring the project to align with Bay-Delta planning rules to protect fisheries.—
Chaewon Chung
March 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Well, Sydney feasts a little bit at the end.—
Claire Messud,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This sense of domestic insecurity carries through the remaining two-thirds of the film, which incorporates doubles, cyborgs, and holographic recreations of the film’s female characters.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition also includes life-size recreations of areas of the ship intended to show what daily life was like on board for passengers across different classes.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pleasures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasures. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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