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
That union brought him contentment, Okrent says.
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Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
New research suggests that spending just two minutes looking at a scenic view can significantly boost your mood and contentment.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
In the green room, the band enjoys a deep animal contentment that goes beyond words.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Their contentment and their connection is undeniable.
—John E. Green, Time, 1 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
New research suggests that spending just two minutes looking at a scenic view can significantly boost your mood and contentment.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
In the green room, the band enjoys a deep animal contentment that goes beyond words.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Their contentment and their connection is undeniable.
—John E. Green, Time, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for contentment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentment
Noun
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Sized to fit Designers tend to frame the party closet as a feature for your own enjoyment.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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My in-destination partners are equipped to handle any unexpected challenges swiftly, maintaining the quality and enjoyment of your travel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even with the Hornets in the midst of one of the best stretches in franchise history and the city gravitating toward full-fledged acceptance and happiness, the test that stood before them was a beast.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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This focus on their past appeals to the story’s lowest hanging fruit, which is its sense of incipient tragedy, the foreclosure of the possibility for happiness.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Beyer, who has a warm smile and bright-pink glasses, did not hide her satisfaction.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Cities that ranked highest tended to perform well in areas such as emotional and physical well-being, job satisfaction and strong community ties.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the morning invites a slower pace and simple pleasures, the Moon opposing chatty Mercury later can pull feelings and words in different directions.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Leo moon tests your ability to lighten up when unexpected pleasures come knocking.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Any content produced using AI tools is reviewed by reporters and editors before publication in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Salway had the casket opened to verify its contents.—
Jennie Key,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Whether biennials or museum shows, exhibitions are spaces for learning about images, the world, and the pains and delights of being alive.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Marlowe and Shakespeare were just refreshers for me and also gave me a chance to act out monologues for my cellmates, much to their delight and confusion.—
Jeremy O. Harris,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My ila facial was pure joy—no painful extraction or aggravating scrubs here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Look for ways to add joy to your life, whether that looks like taking more breaks or weaving artistry into your to-do list.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentment. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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