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
My brain, dependent on the instant gratification of likes and replies, reliant on the numbing comfort of scrolling and clicking, and terrified of the prospect of being alone with its own thoughts, was plenty full of poison without another social-media platform being added to the mix.
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Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2025
The artist, whose real name is Jason DeFord, was hoping for a pardon not just for a sense of personal gratification but to boost the whole Jelly Roll business.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2025
But the scene shows just how focused Savannah was on pushing aside any sort of revenge vote gratification on Sage for taking out her ally Nate Moore, and instead focusing on Steven, the bigger threat.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
That is to say everything seems to have become so fast-paced; everyone is always busy, no time for anything, expectations of instant gratification.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
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Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2025
The artist, whose real name is Jason DeFord, was hoping for a pardon not just for a sense of personal gratification but to boost the whole Jelly Roll business.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2025
But the scene shows just how focused Savannah was on pushing aside any sort of revenge vote gratification on Sage for taking out her ally Nate Moore, and instead focusing on Steven, the bigger threat.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
That is to say everything seems to have become so fast-paced; everyone is always busy, no time for anything, expectations of instant gratification.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratification
Noun
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Half the enjoyment of these toys is being able to carefully break open the egg to reveal the surprise creature inside.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The themes of poverty, greed and love, that’s the part that the viewers are putting into their enjoyment of the movie.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Psychologically, blue is associated with tranquility and contentment, but its variety of shades bring different feelings to the table.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Expressing our aspiration for a future free from excess, Cloud Dancer evolves our desire for contentment and feelings of peace, unity, and cohesiveness.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Both provide me satisfaction in my retirement.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Protein powders always felt overhyped — a product category with more marketing than satisfaction.—
Samantha Leal,
Refinery29,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In Sonnenfeld’s telling, the president’s recent moves substitute executive discretion for market outcomes, leaving managers and shareholders operating not within a free market, but at the pleasure of the White House.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Would Cora grow more open to life’s imperfect joys, its corny pleasures?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The author of the international bestseller Butter, which only made it to English in 2024, is back with an up-to date novel about parasocial relationships, social media, the human hunt for happiness, and yes, of course, obsession.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The singer, actress and model shared an emotional message with fans this week, pushing back on the idea that getting clean automatically brings peace or lasting happiness.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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This advertiser content was paid for and created by Acumen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Japan draws thirtysomethings with its diverse attractions, from culinary delights to swift transportation, catering to travelers' varied interests.—
Jill Krasny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Taco Bell's menu is ever-changing, bringing back fan favorites while creating new culinary delights for customers to love.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratification. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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