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as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the massage was extremely pleasant and relaxing
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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
she has a reputation among the employees for being a demanding boss, but she's unexpectedly pleasant outside of work
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Recent Examples of pleasant
And the smell is soft and pleasant, instead of reeking of alcohol.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
After the last couple of years of periodical cicada activity, this year brings a pleasant break from periodical brood activity.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Thanks to her background in social work and hospitality, Casagrande is skilled at communicating with clients and craftspeople, ensuring a pleasant design experience.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
The thick layer of frosting in the center of this cake will be a pleasant surprise.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pleasant
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
After the last couple of years of periodical cicada activity, this year brings a pleasant break from periodical brood activity.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Thanks to her background in social work and hospitality, Casagrande is skilled at communicating with clients and craftspeople, ensuring a pleasant design experience.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
The thick layer of frosting in the center of this cake will be a pleasant surprise.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pleasant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
Adjective
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Belfast is an enjoyable enough place to visit, but Derry still feels like home.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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The final verdict Across the solar system, there are plenty of worlds that have ice, snow and even impressive slopes, but only one has the three working together that allows for enjoyable skiing.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To her credit, Shiffrin was gracious in defeat.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Shiffrin was predictably gracious in defeat — as rare as those defeats are.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Guests can enjoy a delightful complimentary breakfast (yogurt and granola, juices, coffee, and baked goods) or order from the full-service menu for an additional fee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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The town’s colorful buildings feature bow windows, loggias, colorful mosaics, and delicate rosettes in a delightful Belle Époque style.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The potluck is chaotic but really nice.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
11 Feb. 2026
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And if there is a next step, that would be nice.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As every day will contain multitudes, from brunch with a panoramic view as your pleasing side order to people-watching on the banks of the Tagus, the best daytime looks cover all your bases (coffee, culture, and custard-tart consumption).—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Real niceness isn’t people-pleasing or passivity.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dishes like an onion tart with anchovies emphasize that the best parts of love don’t always smell so sweet.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Just like viewers were drawn to Girard's bubbly, sweet and genuine personality, so was Jung.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thanks in advance for your participation in making this year’s roster the most voted on yet — and for helping to keep our city delicious.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Southern Living’s recipe catalog is proof that there are countless delicious ways to cook up a breakfast casserole, but for some reason, this Cheesy Sausage-And-Croissant Casserole has stuck with our family.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The idea, from the very beginning, was to ease viewers into a new day with amiable hosts who covered the news, cracked jokes and fit right into viewers’ at-home routines.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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But the Palisades fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead, showed things weren’t always amiable behind the scenes.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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