1
as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the massage was extremely pleasant and relaxing
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2
as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
she has a reputation among the employees for being a demanding boss, but she's unexpectedly pleasant outside of work
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Recent Examples of pleasant
The sauce burst with a tangy, acidic taste and a pleasant kick of spice.
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Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
But in parts of North America, pleasant weather often aligns with wildfire season.
—John C. Quindry, The Conversation, 10 July 2025
However what was both fascinating and pleasant to see was how Estêvão dealt with facing Marc Cucurella; a top-level full-back and a formidable opponent in every one-on-one battle.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
The pleasant weather is forecast to continue through Sunday, though temperatures will climb into the 90s in some areas by the end of the weekend.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
But in parts of North America, pleasant weather often aligns with wildfire season.
—John C. Quindry, The Conversation, 10 July 2025
However what was both fascinating and pleasant to see was how Estêvão dealt with facing Marc Cucurella; a top-level full-back and a formidable opponent in every one-on-one battle.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
The pleasant weather is forecast to continue through Sunday, though temperatures will climb into the 90s in some areas by the end of the weekend.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for pleasant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
Adjective
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The man was gifted, gracious, often generous and seldom mean-spirited.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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But goodness gracious, the Rockies are only (14-36) under Schaeffer after going 7-33 under Black.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 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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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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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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Wesley marked the celebratory moment by sharing a sweet photograph of himself and Kuckenburg on his Instagram Stories.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Playing Francis Cobb was a great delicious blessing top to bottom.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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The casting is incredible: Byrne is incandescent with pain and anger; Conan O’Brien plays her drolly deadpan therapist and colleague; and A$AP Rocky is her amiable neighbor and drug enabler at the hotel.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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Sam Neill and Rosemarie DeWitt round out the cast as the seasoned head park ranger who looks out for Turner and Turner’s amiable ex-wife, respectively.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
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But learning the stories behind this music and hearing the songs performed exceptionally well by the 16-member Lamb’s ensemble and band was really satisfying.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Picard, meanwhile, accepted that its viewers just wanted to see Jean-Luc re-team with the cast from Next Generation, and built a more satisfying third and final season around an extended TNG reunion.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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