as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
a couple of golden-agers looking over their life together with a feeling of contentment and accomplishment
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Recent Examples of contentment
Reddit Reacts Cat lovers have joined in to share photos of their own pets doing the same—or to compliment Henry's visible contentment.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The trajectory of presidents finding peace and contentment in retirement, surrounded by friends and family, is an appealing way for presidential biographers to end a story.
—Peter Kastor, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
Cats are believed to purr for various reasons, from expressive contentment and self-soothing to even helping promote bone regeneration and heal fractures.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Even on the more tiring days, there’s still a sense of contentment.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The trajectory of presidents finding peace and contentment in retirement, surrounded by friends and family, is an appealing way for presidential biographers to end a story.
—Peter Kastor, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
Cats are believed to purr for various reasons, from expressive contentment and self-soothing to even helping promote bone regeneration and heal fractures.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Even on the more tiring days, there’s still a sense of contentment.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentment
Noun
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These are my basic rules for safety and enjoyment, at least in a vessel up to about 30 feet.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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Aroma & Taste Profile Pinot Grigio from this region is crafted in a fresh, unoaked style, intended for immediate enjoyment.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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While Mercury in Leo encourages you to prioritize your happiness on a daily basis, Saturn in Aries brings structure to your finances and sense of security.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Bhutan has become famous for its different approach to governance, which has been admired in the West, for example calculating gross national happiness or mandating that 60% of the country remain forested.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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These granular insights help fine-tune strategy, improve customer satisfaction and enhance operational efficiency.—
Roman Lavrentev,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Historically, resale values are strong in the Ford utility market including the Explorer and their fleet of best selling trucks earning them consumer satisfaction accolades for years.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Where to Shop in Saint-Germain-des-Prés Saint-Germain’s retail scene blends practical staples with refined pleasures.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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There are few greater pleasures than slipping your feet into some soft slides and cruising to the beach, pool, or even the office.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Federal law prohibits any children's product or component part from containing more than 100 parts per million (ppm) of total lead content by weight.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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That gave San Francisco a 5-1 lead, much to the delight of the thousands of Giants fans present at the intimate minor league park.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
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Despite stirring up trouble in front of the camera, Rashad has been a dream to work with, much to the delight of her millennial co-stars.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
6 July 2025
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The things that bring us joy come out early in life.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But that joy cracked under the weight of what came next.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentment. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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