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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a couple relaxing in the congenial atmosphere of a luxury health spa
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as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
congenial traveling companions who made our tour of Italy even more enjoyable than we had anticipated
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Recent Examples of congenial
The immediately apparent goal is to try to cast a reform agenda in a light congenial to Rubio, and the administration’s overall worldview on aid.
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Dylan Matthews, Vox, 28 Mar. 2025
The rise of illiberal leaders in countries such as Brazil, India, Israel, the Philippines, Turkey, and the United States has also created a more congenial setting for the spread of these narratives.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Advertisement Einstein, Kubrick — Eliasson never lets obscure optical physics swamp the viewer’s experience, frequently nodding to the common imagery of popular culture as a congenial anchor.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024
Later in the day, with the Moon opposite your sign, be congenial and cooperative with others.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
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Dylan Matthews, Vox, 28 Mar. 2025
The rise of illiberal leaders in countries such as Brazil, India, Israel, the Philippines, Turkey, and the United States has also created a more congenial setting for the spread of these narratives.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Advertisement Einstein, Kubrick — Eliasson never lets obscure optical physics swamp the viewer’s experience, frequently nodding to the common imagery of popular culture as a congenial anchor.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024
Later in the day, with the Moon opposite your sign, be congenial and cooperative with others.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congenial
Adjective
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The city plans to purchase properties in the area and demolish those that aren’t compatible with the airport or manufacturing sites, like single-family homes.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Not everyone who wants to donate is able to give, but the test found that Hickey and Gamble were fully compatible.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The amount of allergy-inducing pollen is minimal, and the pollinator population benefits from the delightful oasis.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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There are many ways to freshen your fridge naturally, and using an orange is an especially delightful way.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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With the help of the Pacific Legal Foundation, the couple sued and five years later won a unanimous decision from the Supreme Court affirming their right to review in a federal court.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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In May 2023, Daniels earned the vacant IBF heavyweight belt with a unanimous decision over Alrie Meleisea.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Heavy and unadorned, this simple slab of metal makes delicious pizza pies that are crispy and crusty in all the right places.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 July 2025
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Playing Francis Cobb was a great delicious blessing top to bottom.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The underground world is imaginative and visually pleasing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 July 2025
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In high-use areas around the desk, bed, and couch, the power strip and extension cords can be permanent fixtures in the space, so why not make it as aesthetically pleasing as possible?—
Kelsey Borovinsky,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The strawberry cake is oily-moist, with a treacly sweet frosting.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 July 2025
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Savor local dining and brews Cadillac boasts restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream stores and bakeries selling a variety of cuisines, beverages, alcoholic spirits and sweet treats.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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“Congenial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congenial. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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