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 story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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And contentment, when it's translated from a lot of ancient texts, means unconditional wholeness.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Their satisfaction often stems not just from external success but from crafting careers that resonate with their values and beliefs.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Success is not black and white; each situation brings challenges and satisfaction, and there is no absolute success or failure.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Noun
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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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Microsoft Confirms New Free Update Deadline For Windows Users There is also evidence that having a variety of places contributes to happiness.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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High sugar content helps extend shelf life, with sugar as a natural preservative that inhibits the growth of microorganisms.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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But turtles were seen popping their heads above the lake surface to the delight of many.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, who eventually finished in fourth, was among those who profited from the virtual safety car too, much to the delight of the tifosi cheering him from the stands on home soil for the first time.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratification. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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