as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
pleasing music in the background
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as in satisfying
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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as in wanting
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of pleasing
Emily Johnson, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
The first day of the early signing period also came with a few pleasing developments for Foster and his recruiting staff.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Still, at 54, Silverman relates to the feeling that many women have in midlife of being more self-confident and less worried about pleasing others.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Marie Kondo Narrow In-Drawer Spice Organizer $35 The Container Store
Having all of your spices neatly lined up, with the labels displayed outward, is both aesthetically pleasing and a massive time-saver.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
The first day of the early signing period also came with a few pleasing developments for Foster and his recruiting staff.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Known for its accessible wines, Barefoot offers economical, crowd-pleasing varietals across its range.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Still, at 54, Silverman relates to the feeling that many women have in midlife of being more self-confident and less worried about pleasing others.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
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Our tasters agreed that there was a pleasant, verdant, peppery aroma.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
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Anyone looking for a pleasant way to take daily vitamins: Gummy vitamins taste good and may feel like a small treat.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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There’s something satisfying about singing together.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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That means the industry’s primary goal is to generate profit by charging premiums to customers and managing claims to minimize payouts while complying with regulations and satisfying customers.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Rooms are painted a soothing gray, with marbled wallpaper, stained glass windows, and colorful decor serving as delightful pops of whimsy.Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Dylan has produced most of his later albums under the pseudonym Jack Frost, never more appropriately than on this surprisingly delightful collection. 25.Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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Even entry-level veranda suites feel spacious and offer amenities like walk-in closets, warming cupboards for wet suits or polar attire, and personalized bars.Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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This fast recovery was likely aided by volcanic emissions acting like greenhouse gases rapidly warming the planet.David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Many women are choosing to start a business later in life because the timing is right for them.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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For some buyers, especially those looking to get behind the wheel of a costly full-size pickup truck or luxury car, choosing a low-interest rate instead of a modest cash rebate can be the better deal.Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The menu also offers a nice variety for dinner, like chocolate olive oil cake, savory chicken skewers, and wagyu beef burgers.Dana Givens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
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The coating can be a little uneven, with some parts thin and crisp and others clumpy, but overall the tenders offer a nice crunch.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Research has also shown that the site was used for feasting and acted as a burial ground for locals and others further afield (like from Wales).Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
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Louis spotted three lion cubs, only 18 months old, feasting on a Bushbuck.Lucy Edwards, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
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The exquisite fine dining is headed by celebrity chef Bruno Serato, who dishes up a delicious selection of steaks, caviar and artistically designed desserts in a magical indoor-outdoor setting, and every square inch is spectacularly decked out during the winter holidays.Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Such a delicious entrée-dessert combination was laid out earlier this month in Singapore, at a soiree sponsored by Variety, the Spain Audiovisual Hub and ICEX SPAIN, which is an agency of the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business with an office at the Embassy of Spain in Singapore.Patrick Frater, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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