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
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.
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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
For a moment the grizzly wore an expression of almost pure contentment, sitting there in front of the tent eating that granola bar.
—Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2025
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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
For a moment the grizzly wore an expression of almost pure contentment, sitting there in front of the tent eating that granola bar.
—Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentment
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Being mindful of the weather, staying hydrated, using reef-safe sunscreen and knowing how to identify a rip current are all practical ways to minimize risk while maximizing enjoyment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Here, Rosenstock explains the enjoyment and challenges of breathing life and taboo fun into someone on the edge of death.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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But for one white horse, true happiness looks a little different—flat on its side, sound asleep, and snoring without a care in the world.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Foster your relationships: Though not a direct method of training stamina, your social network plays a big role in emotional well-being and overall happiness.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
19 June 2025
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Successful adopters establish clear metrics to gauge AI utilization, employee satisfaction and overall business impact.—
Mike Hyzy,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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It's associated with irritability, guilt, reduced life satisfaction, and depression.—
Juli Fraga,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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And the Greek goddess of love, pleasure and beauty is also at the ready.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Thresholds is a co-production between Black Mountain Institute and Literary Hub * Nicholson Baker sits down with Jordan to discuss writing about the unsung pleasures and details of the world—things like the way your mother cuts up a banana, or the advertisements in your favorite magazine.—
Thresholds
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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Previously, Lucia was the director of digital content at FOX61 News in Connecticut and has previously written for outlets including FoxNews.com, Fox News Latino and the Rutland Herald.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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And so, this data led to changes in body design in 2022 that saw more than 30 percent more overtakes, much to the delight of F1 fans, no doubt.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Well, consider that, unlike what’s happening in the world at large, the frights and delights inside Viola’s Room are actually fun.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Enjoy Basketball styles itself as a media and lifestyle brand celebrating the positivity and joy of basketball.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Unconventional ties add more joy to men’s wardrobes, a belief strongly held by luxury designer Wangda Chen of his eponymous label Wàngda.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentment. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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