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
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.
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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
The competition Amazon’s attempt to up the instant gratification ante provides direct competition to on-demand food delivery platforms like Instacart, Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub, which don’t have the scale of the e-commerce titan, according to independent retail analyst Bruce Winder.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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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
The competition Amazon’s attempt to up the instant gratification ante provides direct competition to on-demand food delivery platforms like Instacart, Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub, which don’t have the scale of the e-commerce titan, according to independent retail analyst Bruce Winder.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratification
Noun
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To preserve the enjoyment factor, experts encourage admin daters to celebrate themselves and each other.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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In order to be able to tap into that requires a level of joy and a spirit of enjoyment.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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
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In a world that constantly demands more output, chiropractic offers a disciplined return to function that reminds us that removing interference rather than adding complexity allows contentment to enter our lives.—
Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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With so many of his friends and rivals stuck on shore, Botin acknowledged his lead in the standings didn’t give him the usual sense of satisfaction.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Developers are recognizing that social connection is a design decision that enhances resident satisfaction, community health and their own bottom lines.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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That’s just the beginning of the pleasures at this new Mar Vista favorite.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Not every private pleasure needs to be translated into public value.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Part of the reason is that what constitutes happiness in one part of the world won’t necessarily translate to another.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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Wednesday’s big money Florida Lottery draw games — Powerball, Fantasy 5, Florida Lotto — produced extreme financial happiness for players at a Miami grocery chain and Florida’s signature supermarket chain.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.—
Ruyuan Li. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2026
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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,
5 June 2026
Noun
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These delights have been a favorite of holiday parties for decades.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Padres left fielder Jase Bowen, a 2019 11th-round draft pick out of high school by the Pirates, got his first career hit in the seventh on a single to the delight of his friends and family.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratification. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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