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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
Try to identify the circumstances in which the friendship is still pleasurable and reorganize your time and your plans around them.
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
The event was sublime in its execution, all things considered, and in its ability to create a consistently safe and immensely pleasurable experience for the roughly 28,000 fans who passed through the gates each day.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
In that case, find what is pleasurable for your body.
—Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
And how pleasurable to view the innocent hearts, which implicitly believe in the mysteries which have been ingeniously woven about it all!
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
The event was sublime in its execution, all things considered, and in its ability to create a consistently safe and immensely pleasurable experience for the roughly 28,000 fans who passed through the gates each day.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
In that case, find what is pleasurable for your body.
—Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
And how pleasurable to view the innocent hearts, which implicitly believe in the mysteries which have been ingeniously woven about it all!
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasurable
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Experience the benefits of aquatic activities in a fun and friendly environment.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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And that ended up feeling pretty accurate, which was fun to watch from afar.—
Stewart Mandel,
The Athletic,
4 Mar. 2025
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This driver encompasses the literal reasons for scented products—think masking unpleasant odors, creating a pleasant scent for your home, and making up for a lack of fresh air.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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My experience with the Phone 3a Pro has been mostly pleasant.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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But Schreck’s play is approachable, entertaining, amusing and thought-provoking.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Some comments on social media call the prank funny and amusing, while others condemned it as immature and gross.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
24 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, the anime is a throwback to the days where Goku used to channel Jackie Chan, using plates and chairs to fight opponents larger than himself with delightful yet stunning action animation.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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And Then, There’s Power Shot As delightful as the drive experience is, there is one more feature the driver will find delightful: Power Shot.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 11 of 32 Frozen Lemonade Pie Transform lackluster lemonade concentrate into a delicious frozen treat with this no-bake recipe.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Enjoy a leisurely swim in the Caribbean Sea before sitting down for lunch at one of the many beachside restaurants serving delicious Creole food, sandwiches on fresh baguettes, excellent crêpes, and a dizzying variety of ice creams.—
Martinique Tourism Authority,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In With Love, Markle is joined by celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters, who share personal tips and tricks, as Markle showcases the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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Nearby is an all-white kitchen outfitted with an eat-in island and top-tier stainless appliances, as well as a vintage ice box-style refrigerator, with an attached butler’s pantry flowing to a family/breakfast room that’s accessible to an alfresco entertaining terrace.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Neural nets are getting better and better at putting together elements to form a result that’s pleasing to humans.—
David Galef,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 46 of 50 Ham And Noodle Casserole First published in our magazine in 2001, this ham, cheese, and egg noodle casserole has been pleasing hungry families ever since.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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Kansas’ Devin Neal profiles as a downhill runner with a nice combination of size and speed.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Boomers’ American Dream of working hard will provide for a nice house with a white picket fence, new cars, a family, financial security, and pensions.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Pleasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasurable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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