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
Is this sadness, the stillness of contentment, or something in between?
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Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
Set the scene Ananda translates to happiness and contentment in Sanskrit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That union brought him contentment, Okrent says.
—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
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Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
Set the scene Ananda translates to happiness and contentment in Sanskrit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That union brought him contentment, Okrent says.
—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
See All Example Sentences for contentment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentment
Noun
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Greene and Bedard have expressed their enjoyment in skating alongside Burakovsky this season.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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This redesign is long overdue and will provide a sense of ease and enjoyment to one of Brooklyn's most important public spaces.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Though her character finds romantic happiness with Will Schuester, her role grew smaller as the actress pursued opportunities on series like The Millers and The League.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Another close-up shot reflected his happiness, as he could be seen smiling widely at the camera with palm trees behind him.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In these cases resolved by accord and satisfaction, if the prosecution were to object and go against the victim’s wishes, the government would not have a cooperating witness.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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That’s what really brings me satisfaction in making art.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The body is not a source of strength or pleasure or play but a site from which to grab as much power as one can and hold on to it for dear life.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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And a prior production at Court Theatre made much more of the beauty of the changing of campus seasons, one of the ways Auburn gets at the nourishing pleasures of an academic life.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For more World's Most Beautiful content, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE on newsstands Friday.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Gorka has been tight-lipped about the contents of his strategy.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Reupping your Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter is more of a delight than a slog, and the refills are pretty enough to sit on the shelf at Sephora or be featured in an influencer’s product flatlay.—
Kara McGrath,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Endlessly Quotable • Peak Patinkin There are few films with a higher delight-to-runtime ratio than The Princess Bride.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, there’s no denying the sheer joy baked into the production.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Finding joy through everyday activities, like calling a friend, trying a new hobby, or going for a walk, is not only good for our bodies and minds at the moment but also for our overall well-being.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentment. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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