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
The most durable reframe in Boomer wealth discourse is the pivot to younger-generation spending behavior: avocado toast, streaming subscriptions, the failure to delay gratification.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 June 2026
The throwback elements of Rush’s show – the zigzagging colored lasers, the bursts of pyro that momentarily stunned with their booms, the gratification of watching musicians so focused on their music that running around the stage was not an option – reminded of a simpler era of concert-going.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Appealing to instant gratification?
—New York Times, 1 June 2026
The team's 11 straight playoff wins follow years of deliberate, shrewd team-building that strayed from the high-risk, instant gratification personnel moves that marked much of the Dolan era.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 28 May 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 June 2026
The throwback elements of Rush’s show – the zigzagging colored lasers, the bursts of pyro that momentarily stunned with their booms, the gratification of watching musicians so focused on their music that running around the stage was not an option – reminded of a simpler era of concert-going.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Appealing to instant gratification?
—New York Times, 1 June 2026
The team's 11 straight playoff wins follow years of deliberate, shrewd team-building that strayed from the high-risk, instant gratification personnel moves that marked much of the Dolan era.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratification
Noun
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Both genres play on the idea of surprise and communal enjoyment, which is what Murai found so compelling about the show overall.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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The technology has enhanced his understanding of fish and his enjoyment of fishing, Schneider said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 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
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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,
19 June 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Fury’s personal preference is not known but his delight at returning to America at the weekend points to him being eager to fight there again.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But stumbling into a town with a visual landscape that still shows Guedes' thumbprint was a delight.—
Matt Ozug,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratification. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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