as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
pleasing music in the background
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1
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
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
The cobblestone step streets are pleasing on the eye, but the people who inhabit this community and rally to help Maria don’t have much character to speak of.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2025
Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Francis goes on to add that many AI models learn from every user interaction, which is then used to make up new data with the goal of pleasing the user, which is a big ethical concern.
—Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
All of which make the tub less durable and potentially less aesthetically pleasing.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
The cobblestone step streets are pleasing on the eye, but the people who inhabit this community and rally to help Maria don’t have much character to speak of.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
Cracker Barrel is acknowledging that its new logo is not pleasing people – while still standing by its new look.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Francis goes on to add that many AI models learn from every user interaction, which is then used to make up new data with the goal of pleasing the user, which is a big ethical concern.
—Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
Adjective
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The exterior design is understated and pleasant.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The dog-friendly outdoor space practically beckons visitors to grab a glass and a seat to while away a pleasant weekend afternoon.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The assumption was that TikTok would bring on additional American investors to dilute Chinese shares, thus satisfying the requirement of an American owner.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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Thousands of users couldn't cope with the hilarity of it all, especially the dad enlisting his son as an accomplice in satisfying his sweet tooth without drawing attention.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Not wanting to show favoritism, Rebordinos is relucant to discuss this year’s competition lineup.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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Imagine wanting to see a play—ostensibly, in part, for the liveness of a play—but mistrusting your judgment enough to read a review first, thereby lessening your opportunity for surprise.—
Lauren Rothery,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This bike is meant to move, whether to speed through a commute, push an exercise ride a bit farther, or tackle that one hill that ruins your otherwise enjoyable route.—
Kevin Purdy,
ArsTechnica,
20 Sep. 2025
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Striving to be a hub for a high quality, affordable, and enjoyable vaping, the shop expanded into the CBD market in 2019 and is now focused on being a shop for all vapers.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But with the ’80s opulent glam styles trending on fall winter 2025’s runways, expect to see more studded and sequin-delighting dresses across the forthcoming awards season.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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To ensure staff are focused on delighting customers, the leadership embodies adaptive mindsets, that inspire commitment and innovation.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Those wishing to relive this 400-meter dash showdown can watch the race here on the NBC YouTube channel.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Please join me in thanking Vernon for his leadership over the years and wishing him the best on his next chapter.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even the wine lists are delightful physical specimens, bound in corrugated cardboard in homage to the nineteen-seventies Italian cookbook series In Bocca, and découpaged with psychedelic illustrations from the books.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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After a delightful dummy past Gravenberch, Grealish set up a chance from which Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall should at least have hit the target.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The state's temperature is also warming at a rate two to three times the global average, putting Alaska at the forefront of climate change concerns.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The clock is ticking for Japan to find solutions, with the impact from its demographic crisis expected to last decades – and Asia warming nearly twice as quickly as the rest of the world, according to the World Meteorological Organization.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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