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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
And when those seeds would otherwise be thrown in the trash, there is something even more pleasurable about nurturing new life.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Suddenly, food became something technical rather than pleasurable.
—Alexis Barad-Cutler, SELF, 23 Dec. 2025
There was something about playing Victor that was very freeing and pleasurable.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Dec. 2025
But for those plans that are pleasurable and meaningful for your family, Edwards recommends that parents still participate, while providing accommodations for their child’s sensory sensitivities.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 24 Nov. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Suddenly, food became something technical rather than pleasurable.
—Alexis Barad-Cutler, SELF, 23 Dec. 2025
There was something about playing Victor that was very freeing and pleasurable.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Dec. 2025
But for those plans that are pleasurable and meaningful for your family, Edwards recommends that parents still participate, while providing accommodations for their child’s sensory sensitivities.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pleasurable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasurable
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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Valentine’s Day can be an opportunity for adorable fun holiday for kids—after all, its main theme is love and kids get to trade cards and chocolate.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is known for showcasing top chefs, fine and fun food and spirits and wine.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dry, pleasant weather returns over the weekend for Valentine's Day, with high temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s, light winds and mostly sunny skies.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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If this feels outside of your comfort zone, opt for a simple, pleasant one-line opening.—
Outside,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Erskine is a charming mess as the highly amusing Alice, who has no personal boundaries and is reeling from a recent break up.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Schein directs the show with tongue firmly planted in cheek, so there are many amusing sight gags (like an atrocious comb-over wig).—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But like all good soapy murders, a body—the maid of honor’s—soon (literally) washes up, plunging the entire wedding party into delightful whodunit mayhem.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Pay a little attention to the principles of balance and use the right stuff, however, and the Cosmopolitan becomes an absolutely delightful drink, juicy with citrus, bright with cranberry, surprisingly strong and impressively clean.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Built around the 1st century CE, the brothel includes a ground-floor reception area and bathing pool, with an upper story for entertaining clients.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Back then, short tracks and road courses were considered the most entertaining types of circuits.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
9 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
Adjective
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McLemore lent the bass vocals that were a crucial anchor to the group’s immensely pleasing, sophisticated, radio-friendly harmonies which have been credited with expanding the sounds of 1960s pop, soul and R&B.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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The middle ground could be moving Powell for the type of Bucks-pleasing draft capital that Wiggins might not be able to fetch.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Pleasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasurable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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