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
Trust the long game; consistent effort, even without immediate gratification, leads to significant career-long rewards, making publishing the foundation for infinite ROI.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Various studies have looked at the uses and gratifications for why the audience seeks out independent bloggers (either amateur or professional) in contrast to journalists.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
People are inherently drawn to instant gratification.
—Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 26 May 2026
That works only if the athletes see the value in delaying their own gratification for the greater good.
—Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Various studies have looked at the uses and gratifications for why the audience seeks out independent bloggers (either amateur or professional) in contrast to journalists.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
People are inherently drawn to instant gratification.
—Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 26 May 2026
That works only if the athletes see the value in delaying their own gratification for the greater good.
—Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratification
Noun
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There’s an offer to retrieve the fruit to prepare it for easier enjoyment.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Children and parents alike can expect a day of wild education – perhaps culminating in taking home their own leafy guy or gal, to provide endless hours of meat-eating enjoyment this summer.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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With his big brother gone, Tristan settled into an armchair under a gold spotlight and posed for photos with apparent contentment.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Never mind hygge—this hotel takes Danish comfort and contentment to new heights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Excellent 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee policy.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Some of the greatest triumphs and moments of satisfaction come from pursuing those things that are really intimidating.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Noun
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So this summer, give yourself permission to read for pleasure — and come back to work as a better leader for it.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Adventure blends with delight as pleasure-seeking Venus moves into your 9th House of Exploration, inviting upbeat, patient learning and joyful cultural curiosity.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Noun
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This can increase feelings of happiness and reduce feelings of pain.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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That’s how the game should be remembered, not for the rowdiness in the streets from people who use violence to express happiness.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 June 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Noun
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This strange delight of a novel could easily be the next Gypsy.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The singer-actor who’s the face of Creme of Nature haircare company was spotted in two neighborhoods to the delight of her fans.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratification. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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