as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
eating good chocolate gives me a sense of intense gratification
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Recent Examples of gratification
The instant gratification on Legette was middling at best, so the staff will need to get more out of McMillan early to make this feel like a legitimate upgrade.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
In a factory, no worker is indispensable, and the gratification is minimal.
—Gabriela Molina Riascos, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2025
And after a 23-year wait, the Packers finally spent a first round pick on a wide receiver that should provide immediate gratification.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In a world where information is being consumed at rates higher than at any other time in human history, the expectation for quick results and instant gratification has become embedded in our society.
—Kevin Reutenauer, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
In a factory, no worker is indispensable, and the gratification is minimal.
—Gabriela Molina Riascos, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2025
And after a 23-year wait, the Packers finally spent a first round pick on a wide receiver that should provide immediate gratification.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In a world where information is being consumed at rates higher than at any other time in human history, the expectation for quick results and instant gratification has become embedded in our society.
—Kevin Reutenauer, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratification
Noun
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Here's exactly how and when to harvest peony flowers for maximum enjoyment, according to a flower farmer.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Special plants can provide a certain enjoyment or hold a symbolic meaning.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The bank noted contentment with wage compensation was at its lowest point since November 2021.—
Michael S. Derby,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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While his match against Gunther is not slated to headline either night of the grandest stage of them all, Uso has expressed his contentment with the high-profile nature of the bout, recognizing it as the biggest singles match of his career, set to take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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In fact, studies have shown higher rates of productivity and job satisfaction in remote working environments.—
Michael DeCesare,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Based on my positive experience and satisfaction, absolutely.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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The future will be controlled by inflicting pleasure, not pain.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Hell, by way of pleasure and ambition, this slight-but-winsome dramedy offers a step-up from recent vintages; by way of international resonance, however, this latest opener seems unlikely for a world tour.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
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The perfect smile can be the key to self-esteem, to happiness, to personal connection.—
Dave Schilling,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential observers of happiness and human nature.—
Gretchen Rubin,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Fox Corporation announced May 12 that its new streaming service featuring all of its entertainment, news and sports content, will be launching this fall and dubbed Fox One.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Trump recently appeared eager to make a deal, while China seemed content to wait for better terms.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2025
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The second book takes kids on a global culinary adventure, from slurping noodles in Japan to savoring tagines in Morocco and discovering the delight of gelato in Italy.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The dog's noisy breakthrough has become an unexpected source of joy not just for his family but also for tens of thousands of viewers, many of whom took to the comments to share their delight and humor.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratification. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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