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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
From its evocative postwar-Paris flashbacks to the diabolical twists that kept fans screaming with each new episode, Interview might be 2024’s most purely pleasurable show.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
This distinct sound creates a sense of anticipation and excitement, setting the stage for a more pleasurable experience.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, having pleasurable experiences requires discussing safety, desires, boundaries, preferences, and more.
—Adejoke Mason, Them, 3 Dec. 2024
The sense of continuous progress when learning a new skill or solving a problem feels intensely pleasurable and cultivates intrinsic motivation.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
This distinct sound creates a sense of anticipation and excitement, setting the stage for a more pleasurable experience.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, having pleasurable experiences requires discussing safety, desires, boundaries, preferences, and more.
—Adejoke Mason, Them, 3 Dec. 2024
The sense of continuous progress when learning a new skill or solving a problem feels intensely pleasurable and cultivates intrinsic motivation.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pleasurable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasurable
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And, like, this possession kinda thing, like, that’s just fun to talk about.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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This makes your puzzling experience easier and more fun.Fox News, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Guides say the South Fork of the American River is a perfect introduction to river rafting, thanks to its evocative scenery, relatively mild Class III rapids and proximity to campgrounds and the pleasant town of Placerville.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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If being packed into a crowd and not having a bathroom doesn't sound pleasant, it can be watched on the NBC New York app and the ABC app.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Picaresque, amusing, and brisk, this is a worldly hangout novel of 21st-century manners.Vogue, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Jeon Seok-ho is consistently amusing as Woo-seok, an excitable small-time criminal who joins Jun-ho in the search for the island.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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The trip abounds with delightful and humorous moments.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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For a delightful Lebanese meal, try Safar, accessed through a discreet entrance in Maison Haas Hustinx, a hotel and spa.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Delicata squash offers an edible skin that's delicious after roasting.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Olesya's Wine Bar & Bistro, 18 Exchequer St, Dublin, Olesya's offers cheese plates that are delicious and fresh.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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The emotions and the interviews keep it entertaining, and the different personalities breathe life into it.Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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All of these enhancements will help create a more entertaining PGA Tour for our fans, a goal that is at the very core of our decision-making process.Jay Monahan, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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This can prompt a decision to name the baby after a grandparent or choose a name that is pleasing to a grandparent.Mia Taylor, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
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But the replicas are more than marketing made pleasing to the eye.Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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The gold coloring on the leaves can be striking and offers a nice splash of color on the seemingly endless sea of green that comprises the rest of the low-maintenance houseplant category.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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What’s nice are the small, thoughtful touches—most rooms have big patios with hammocks.David Hochman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Pleasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasurable. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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