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pleasurable

[plezh-er-uh-buhl] / ˈplɛʒ ər ə bəl /


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Even the things we do in pleasurable solitude can help us connect to one another.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

We already know, from the rise of charcuterie boards, snack plates and the much-debated “girl dinner,” that mix-and-match formats are inherently pleasurable.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

The particular choice of pattern or cartoon character for that first plate is a decision that feels weighty but pleasurable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Groceries cost more, time feels thinner and the idea that eating well — both pleasurable and nourishing — should be attainable on a modest budget can feel almost quaint.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2025

ALBUS: As pleasurable as it will be to hide in a hole with you for the next forty years . . . they’ll find us.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling




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