as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
eating good chocolate gives me a sense of intense gratification
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Recent Examples of gratification
In an era of instant gratification and few taboos, how to represent an antique story so entirely conditioned on denial and restraint?
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Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
Styling products are usually instant-gratification territory—but what surprised me here was that the benefits didn’t stop once my hair dried.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Feb. 2026
Social media rewards immediate gratification.
—Mina Haque, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
For those who have learned the association, drinking a cup will give predictable gratification.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
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Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
Styling products are usually instant-gratification territory—but what surprised me here was that the benefits didn’t stop once my hair dried.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Feb. 2026
Social media rewards immediate gratification.
—Mina Haque, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
For those who have learned the association, drinking a cup will give predictable gratification.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gratification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratification
Noun
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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
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And the enjoyment of the water.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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West presents her memoir as a story of her growing clarity and contentment in her life with Aham and Roya.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2026
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One of them was do awe experiences make people feel a sense of contentment and satisfaction with their lives?—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Strong advisor retention and client satisfaction remain central to Thrivent’s long-term growth strategy, Cecere said, as the industry adapts to changing demographics and new digital tools.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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But satisfaction over the tacit recognition of Ukraine's air defense expertise has been tempered by dwindling Western interceptor stockpiles in the Middle East — supplies that many in Ukraine had hoped might eventually make their way to Kyiv.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her ability to help others while exceeding expectations has been a pleasure to witness.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Louisianians know the pleasure of a cushaw, which swaps perfectly with pumpkin.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Researchers from a coalition of West Coast universities were curious how 100 human participants would respond to the age-old question, but not because of their own pursuit of happiness.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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In general, researchers noticed a negative correlation between social media use and happiness, especially among young people.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In mere hours, central Madrid’s historic coffee spot, Café Comercial, will be thronged with content creators, micro-influencers and ‘cool kids’ attending the first in a rolling series of YSL Beauty activations, each envisioned as a block party.—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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The city abruptly announced the rollout Wednesday afternoon, saying the change — the website’s first major overhaul since 2012 — will streamline navigation by reducing its content from about 17,000 pages to roughly 1,300.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Heckel crowed with delight as Strong tried paper, snipping her classmate’s fingers with scissors to complete the sweep.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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Jordan showed up at an actual In-N-Out location, much to the delight of the burger lovers and paparazzi who swarmed the restaurant with him.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratification. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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