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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
So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.
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Mark Holgate, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
That the 14-1 Baeza, and not Citizen Bull, who ran fourth, would be the man Journalism had to beat in the last furlong was arguably the race’s bigger surprise, and that surprise was pleasurable for those clubby few who had backed or boxed him.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Historically, Mike White doesn’t start killing off cast members until the night before check-out, but perhaps the patterns that once proved pleasurable are ready to be interrupted.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Undeterred, Budden continued, insisting that animals find the interactions as pleasurable.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Mark Holgate, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
That the 14-1 Baeza, and not Citizen Bull, who ran fourth, would be the man Journalism had to beat in the last furlong was arguably the race’s bigger surprise, and that surprise was pleasurable for those clubby few who had backed or boxed him.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Historically, Mike White doesn’t start killing off cast members until the night before check-out, but perhaps the patterns that once proved pleasurable are ready to be interrupted.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Undeterred, Budden continued, insisting that animals find the interactions as pleasurable.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasurable
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So, that was also fun to play with those levels of calibration.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The desserts—made by the pastry chef Mariah Neston, who is worth paying attention to—are jazzy and sophisticated and fun.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Comedy is also having a moment because of people are looking for a pleasant escape given the political nightmare currently gripping this nation.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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This modern adaptation of a traditional country farmhouse features a welcoming front porch, which has ample room for two or three people to sit and relax on a pleasant day.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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The post prompted a chorus of amusing responses from commenters.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Instruct large language model for a quick, amusing tutorial on how to solve a Rubik’s Cube.—
Dave Altavilla,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Barack Obama is the most unbelievably delightful man.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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While the absurd shenanigans are fun, the real joy is watching a delightful del Toro and refreshing Threapleton navigating the oddly heartfelt family reconnection.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Willem Dafoe as Rat in Fantastic Mr. Fox Willem Dafoe has delicious fun voicing Rat, the sinister security guard who menaces Fox and his cohorts.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Mama practically lived in the kitchen, making delicious dishes to feed the friends and family who were always stopping by.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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In Mexico, Pachuca is considered an entertaining team that tends to appeal to neutrals.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Is the dead spot in an area that is infrequently used and not part of your immediate entertaining space?—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Chest freezers are chunky appliances, and even the most aesthetically pleasing models are still little more than large boxes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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Here, the love planet thrives in situations that are equally secure and aesthetically pleasing.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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That this wrap-up happens on the stoop of an apartment building provides a nice callback to Past Lives.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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In other words, this is very much a ROG Ally handheld PC but with some nice Xbox touches that will the overall experience feel more like playing an Xbox.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Pleasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasurable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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