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as in joys
a source of great satisfaction
the new car is a real pleasure to drive
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as in delights
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 pleases
to give satisfaction to
a wine that is sure to pleasure even the most discriminating palate
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Recent Examples of pleasures
Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Rolling around in dollar bills is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but any CEO and investor worth their salt knows cash can be a drag on revenue and returns.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The pleasures of being a couch potato.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Mainly because the Has Fallen series, while not technically disaster movies, traffic heavily in the apocalyptic pleasures of the genre.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s no separating the pain from the pleasures of life.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 17 Sep. 2025
One of the pleasures of Ruíz de Azua’s work, in film and TV, is its capacity to generate questions, as the plot builds and on a psychological and social level.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The eclipse will spotlight Scopio's pleasures and joys, and allow their dreams and goals to be accomplished.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
The web of secrets and confessions, schemes and counterplots, short-term pleasures and far-reaching decisions, are couched in dialogue that is pugnacious, vulnerable, comedic, and sometimes richly poetic, and which feels as spontaneous as it is carefully crafted.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
One of the pleasures of writing this note is the feedback from readers and the subsequent debate – usually by email, sometimes over a coffee or pint, depending on my travels.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Rolling around in dollar bills is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but any CEO and investor worth their salt knows cash can be a drag on revenue and returns.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The pleasures of being a couch potato.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Mainly because the Has Fallen series, while not technically disaster movies, traffic heavily in the apocalyptic pleasures of the genre.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s no separating the pain from the pleasures of life.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 17 Sep. 2025
One of the pleasures of Ruíz de Azua’s work, in film and TV, is its capacity to generate questions, as the plot builds and on a psychological and social level.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The eclipse will spotlight Scopio's pleasures and joys, and allow their dreams and goals to be accomplished.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
The web of secrets and confessions, schemes and counterplots, short-term pleasures and far-reaching decisions, are couched in dialogue that is pugnacious, vulnerable, comedic, and sometimes richly poetic, and which feels as spontaneous as it is carefully crafted.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasures
Noun
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The joys and occasional frustrations of being in the company of others.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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One of the small joys of autumn is throwing on a soft sweatshirt over some stretchy leggings to walk around and admire the changing leaves.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Barbecue fans can now sample these stylish delights 50% more often, for as of Labor Day weekend Barbs accomplished a long-time goal and is now open on Fridays as well as Saturdays and Sundays.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The rest of us are strolling into fall with an eye to earthly delights.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sports events, social outings, movies, the theater, fun get-togethers, playful activities with kids – do whatever pleases you and brings you joy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nothing satisfies a comfort food craving like a pan of pasta.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, this cycle rarely satisfies either partner.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Computing history, of course, is filled with such terminal diversions, most never to be fully realized, and many for good reason.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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So those traveling with kids may be more comfortable in a larger hotel with more diversions for little ones.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Very highly detailed recreations.—
Katie Hafner,
Scientific American,
10 Sep. 2025
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Museumgoers are greeted by several recreations of wooden boats used by Native Americans.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ototo is a popular brand of clever everyday kitchen tools, utensils, and gadgets that resemble animals, characters, and other shapes, and its top-selling Spaghetti Spoon is a favorite among customers for its fun design and multi-purpose functions.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Nelly‘s Apple Bottoms and Bubly teamed up for a fashionable collaboration feuled by nostalgic fun and seasonal joy.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Pleasures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasures. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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