1
as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
nothing gives me more pleasure than a hot meal after a long day
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2
as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
the new car is a real pleasure to drive
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3
as in delight
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 to delight
to give satisfaction to
a wine that is sure to pleasure even the most discriminating palate
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Recent Examples of pleasure
Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 31 Jan. 2026
There’s something special about reading for pleasure.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
Say yes to pleasure and soft joy.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 17 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Memes have sprung up, evoking the pleasure of using it.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 31 Jan. 2026
There’s something special about reading for pleasure.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
All of these young men grew up under the Great Depression, when food was often a matter of survival rather than pleasure.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
Say yes to pleasure and soft joy.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasure
Noun
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The real-life friends instigated the project and serve as producers, with their obvious glee in playing off each other adding greatly to the enjoyment.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Along with the rows and rows of grapevines, the land is planted with orchards for your enjoyment.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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March’s lunar eclipse in Virgo — activating your fifth house of love and passion — intensifies attraction, desire and romantic chemistry, pushing you to take a risk or end a dynamic that no longer brings you joy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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When it’s done well, family philanthropy creates confidence, engagement, and joy.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Each one is a loving take on a classic treat and a delicious testament to maximalist sensorial delight.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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And yet watching the unfurling reel of Mumbai life on one narrow promenade is one of this city's quiet delights.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Contestants are trying to please the producer asking the questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Las Vegas is also a crowd-pleasing favorite in this regard.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The most common feelings reflected contentment rather than passion.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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That contentment was like a gentle wind on a hot day, or a few drops of rain during a drought – natural, humane happiness.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ford, a member of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Indian tribe who also has a Nigerian and Laotian background, was studying to be an entertainment attorney.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This was a window where Villa had to adjust to injury misfortune and, all the while, satisfy Emery’s wishes for improvement.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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TeGantvoort told the powers that be that there’s a huge demographic of movie goers that like cult films, but have to travel to Denton or Dallas to satisfy their fix.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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The index looks at factors like store locations, cleanliness, order pickup and food freshness to determine customer satisfaction.—
Annasofia Scheve,
San Antonio Express-News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The organization advocates for bell-to-bell bans that require phones to be stored out of reach, saying stricter rules can improve student and teacher satisfaction.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pleasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasure. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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