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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
Adjective
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Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco, historically, is already one of the most fun players to watch at KC’s practices.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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The girls were so fun and full of life, and I got completely invested in their games.—
Emily Bogle,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Make sure to learn about Filipino values, avoid superiority, and be a pleasant neighbor in this country that is welcoming you.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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View 7 Images The Tiffin GH1 all-terrain camper van was one of the most pleasant RV surprises of 2024.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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While there is something amusing about the sight of a bear climbing in like a person hitching a ride, the aftermath of a bear finding its way into your car is rarely a laughing matter.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The vibrant 90-minute play that kicked off La Jolla Playhouse’s 2025-26 season on Thursday night, is filled with funny lines, dancing, amusing characters and the joyful celebration of life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Further, mentorship and collaborative learning, along with providing the right tooling and platforms, can support inexperienced developers and deliver a delightful developer experience to the entire engineering team.—
Faruk Muratovic,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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These ads — presented as teasers, TV spots, and a theatrical trailer that seemed to begin as a very serious-minded tribute to Disney’s great history — served as a delightful introduction to a character that would grow to become one of the studio’s most popular.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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My favorite way to use it up is by making zucchini butter—a luscious, versatile spread that is just as delicious on sandwiches as it is tossed with pasta.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Fried rice is delicious on its own, but a block of extra-firm tofu can make this dish significantly more substantial and filling.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The second floor serves as the main entertaining space.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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Sanders competing for time on the field will also be extremely entertaining.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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His stage delivery is pleasing and his topic is beyond fascinating.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The caviar is pleasing to look at, with a dark-brown and amber hue, and the flavor is like the ocean concentrated into a tiny drop—in the very best way.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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Wilson completed a pass to Dee Eskridge, who made a nice one-handed catch with cornerback Kendall Sheffield in coverage.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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From the outside, Lyons’s house is a textbook Baltimore row home with a modest porch made for relaxing on a nice day or having a smoke while you people-watch.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
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“Pleasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasurable. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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