pleasances

noun

plural of pleasance
as in enjoyments

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  1. pleasures
  2. delights
  3. amusements
Noun
  • When even her attempts at enjoying life’s simpler pleasures — like some chicken parm and coconut cream pie at home with a glass of wine — go tragically awry, Patricia’s disappointment and exasperation are both hilarious and painfully palpable.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • World Cup fans enamored with simple pleasures are racking up big numbers online, fast food proving a big hit—one post praising the addictive delights of ranch dressing was viewed more than ten million times on X (Twitter).
    — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of pleasures
Noun
  • Ham delights are always the potluck MVPs, and these crowd-pleasing sliders are a breeze to make (only 10 minutes of hands-on time) and will be gone almost as fast.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • The list, which includes specific, detailed items about the delights and routines of daily life, grows as the narrator ages and contends with their own joy and loneliness.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Definition of delights
Noun
  • Mita's plans were initially unfeasible due to the site's unique zoning laws, which only allows amusements, retail shops and restaurants, according to Courier Post.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Families can enjoy boardwalk amusements in Old Orchard Beach, vintage arcades in York, and water parks in Saco.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Definition of amusements
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