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 this era of instant gratification and constant consumption, each passing year without Cardi’s sophomore album felt more mind-boggling than the last.
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
Smoking is a relatively inexpensive habit that provides instant gratification and which its practitioners find pleasurable.
—Robert M. Ehrenreich, JSTOR Daily, 24 Sep. 2025
Will Gryba, a 23-year-old digital marketing executive and personal finance TikTok creator with over 20,000 followers, told Newsweek that the psychology of his generation is shaped by instant gratification—and the need to keep up appearances online.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
And yet, many legacy brands are still stuck in a cycle of instant gratification.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
Smoking is a relatively inexpensive habit that provides instant gratification and which its practitioners find pleasurable.
—Robert M. Ehrenreich, JSTOR Daily, 24 Sep. 2025
Will Gryba, a 23-year-old digital marketing executive and personal finance TikTok creator with over 20,000 followers, told Newsweek that the psychology of his generation is shaped by instant gratification—and the need to keep up appearances online.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
And yet, many legacy brands are still stuck in a cycle of instant gratification.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratification
Noun
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Powered by a torquey 999cc liquid cooled, parallel-twin, four-stroke engine, with a Unicam cylinder head, the 5-seater Pioneer 1000 is specifically designed for fun in the sun, honey-do lists around the house, weekend trail enjoyment and even family outings with friends.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Record the last of this year's flowers for your garden journal, but also for your own enjoyment later.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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Chasing status, wealth, or others’ approval with your money almost always undermines independence and contentment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with Classic Bands, Dreja expressed contentment for his career overall.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Both sides think more like lawyers than historians, deriving their satisfaction from scoring points as advocates for their respective clients.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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For current renters who dream of owning a home, Calesa Township’s lease satisfaction program will help make the transition from renting to owning as smooth as possible.—
Calesa Township,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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The close, caring but contentious relationships among the three Williams women constitute some of the new season’s greatest pleasures.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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All these small pleasures that most children know are still mysteries to her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Because a sizable portion of the white population sought to pursue their happiness by acquiring land occupied by Native Americans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Watching golf bring people happiness brought him happiness, and that infectious personality was felt by everyone who met him.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Coffee is a naturally acidic beverage, and drinking it can affect the acid content in your stomach.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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During his stay at the hospital, Paul's blood alcohol content was three times over the legal limit.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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An airline passenger shared their delight after taking their spot on a flight and finding an adorable dog staring at them from the seats in front.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The four-time Tony winner closed out her speech with an Irish blessing — sung a capella, much to the crowd’s delight.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratification. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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