1
as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
nothing gives me more pleasure than a hot meal after a long day
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2
as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
the new car is a real pleasure to drive
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3
as in delight
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
a good-humored girl who's a pleasure to be around
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as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
a wine that is sure to pleasure even the most discriminating palate
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Recent Examples of pleasure
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
So you're all geared up for the big lunar eclipse Thursday night, but there's one wild card: Where will the weather interfere with your viewing pleasure?
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Andy Swift, TVLine, 2 Oct. 2024
Libra season kicks off today, making play and pleasure your main focal point.
—USA TODAY, 22 Sep. 2024
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Noun
For those looking to explore solo pleasure more intentionally to facilitate self orgasm, here are a few tips:
Start with Mindfulness: Approach self pleasure as a moment of self-connection rather than just a means to an end.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
So you're all geared up for the big lunar eclipse Thursday night, but there's one wild card: Where will the weather interfere with your viewing pleasure?
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Like, worse than the time Lois accused the nurse of pleasuring her comatose husband.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 2 Oct. 2024
Libra season kicks off today, making play and pleasure your main focal point.
—USA TODAY, 22 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasure
Noun
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The natural base and silk petals will provide many seasons of enjoyment, and the wreath comes wired for easy mounting with a sturdy box for off-season storage.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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Malone describes it as a wine built for both early enjoyment and long-term aging.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That idea—of a grand continuum, in which the circumstances change but all of our big human feelings (heartache, joy, unease, panic, contentment) remain the same, across time and vast distances—felt germane to her new songs.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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But as one top seed was declared, then another, then another, a different feeling crept over the group than the joy that filled the room this time last year.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dubbed by Corrigan as a delight, the spot does a brilliant job of bringing Irish flair to European hospitality.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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To my delight, the retailer has tons of cute seasonal pieces to sift through, including Hill House Ellie Nap Dress lookalikes for a fraction of the cost. ICYMI, the original nap dress became wildly popular for its charming, flattering fit that looked good on just about everyone.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The hotel features 225 luxurious rooms, 212 in a sleek new guest tower, that offer modern comforts that will please travelers.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Many in Mexico saw the move as a way to please President Trump and convince him to suspend or cancel the U.S. tariffs against Mexico.—
Riley Hoffman,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By granting autonomy and ownership over tasks, employees can better manage stress and enhance their sense of accomplishment and contentment.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Start with just one of these small, intentional happiness habits today, and watch as your capacity for flourishing, satisfaction and contentment grows over time.—
Jessica Weiss, Contributor,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And the architect also helped create a tasting and entertainment space at Napa’s Frank Family Vineyards.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2025
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His vision and guidance were key to building our foundation and broadening our business to offer clients world-class capabilities across filmed entertainment, music, sports, the creator economy, and advisory services.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Both countries have tried to coordinate with the administration to satisfy concerns and put new measures in place, NPR's Jackie Northam says.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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Felix said if there is insufficient money in the TIF to satisfy the $825,000 due the developers over the next 14 years, money can come from neighboring TIF districts — two exist — so there is no risk to the city.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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This storytelling ability, combined with a user-centric approach and a strong analytical foundation, empowers them to drive product adoption, increase customer satisfaction and, ultimately, fuel business growth.—
Joe Ariganello,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Once upon a time if someone spread gossip or lies to a tabloid, the upshot was pure personal satisfaction and maybe vengeance.—
Lucy Dolan-Zalaznick,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Pleasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasure. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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