as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
the look of contentedness on the sleeping child's face
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Noun
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Tail wagging during sleep can indicate a positive dream or a replay of happy daytime memories—suggesting that Pixie is now living a life full of comfort and contentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025 -
Many followers find a sense of empowerment, contentment and community in the movement, Taylor says.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Beyond cleanliness, a comfortable bed, and attentive service, the quality of coffee served can make or break a guest’s enjoyment of their hotel or resort stay.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Pleasure of enjoyment, pleasure of discovery, pleasure of being challenged.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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Kate Beckinsale is finding heartfelt ways to spread happiness amid her mother’s cancer diagnosis.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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The Russian word for happiness—schastye—is etymologically different from the Western notion.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 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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However, rather than addressing these shortages through a focus on employee satisfaction, other businesses are already exploring a different solution: Automation.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 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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This is one of the most important times to focus on pleasure, passion, dating, hobbies, children or art.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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As a matter of fact, as an amateur photographer, Torrealba has the pleasure of adding new images to her own growing collection while using them to market and brand the trips for Culinary Traditions.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Contentedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentedness. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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