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
These muted in-between tones promote quiet contentment, versus the excitement stirred by pure red or yellow.
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Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
While hedonic wellbeing often stems from minor and fleeting pleasures, such as the enjoyment people get from eating delicious food or watching something funny, eudaimonic pleasures refer to experiences that provide a deeper, more profound sense of accomplishment or contentment.
—Markham Heid, Time, 7 May 2026
Musgraves’s core concern on Middle of Nowhere is reaching a place of self-sufficiency and contentment untangled from the worry of navigating others’ bad moods.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Every post-beach bike ride back to our villa was wrapped in a peaceful, quiet contentment.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
While hedonic wellbeing often stems from minor and fleeting pleasures, such as the enjoyment people get from eating delicious food or watching something funny, eudaimonic pleasures refer to experiences that provide a deeper, more profound sense of accomplishment or contentment.
—Markham Heid, Time, 7 May 2026
Musgraves’s core concern on Middle of Nowhere is reaching a place of self-sufficiency and contentment untangled from the worry of navigating others’ bad moods.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Every post-beach bike ride back to our villa was wrapped in a peaceful, quiet contentment.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentment
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Children and parents alike can expect a day of wild education – perhaps culminating in taking home their own leafy guy or gal, to provide endless hours of meat-eating enjoyment this summer.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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The finest ones are made with intensity, care and precision to ensure your total enjoyment.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Kosugi is incredibly allergic to cats, but to this feline's happiness.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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One 2024 study, using data from the CDC, found that since roughly 2014, happiness has been declining for the average 18-to-25-year-old—particularly for women.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
8 Dec. 2025
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Excellent 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee policy.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Some of the greatest triumphs and moments of satisfaction come from pursuing those things that are really intimidating.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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So this summer, give yourself permission to read for pleasure — and come back to work as a better leader for it.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Many of the bartenders seemed to take a kind of perverse pleasure in denying his request.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
13 June 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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Lululemon has since scrubbed its website and social media of all content related to the event.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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This strange delight of a novel could easily be the next Gypsy.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The singer-actor who’s the face of Creme of Nature haircare company was spotted in two neighborhoods to the delight of her fans.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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New York City exploded with joy on Saturday night, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA finals.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The New York Knicks clinched their first NBA title in over five decades over the weekend, turning a city known for its sharp elbows, grit, and tough love into a bastion of joy, painting smiles on fans and casual observers alike as cheers rang through the New York City streets and beyond.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentment. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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