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 immediate gratification demanded by right-wing influencers inevitably conflicts with the level of behind-the-scenes preparation required to bring even the most slapdash case in court.
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Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
Shortform content has become increasingly popular, and with shorter videos have come shorter attention spans that value instant or near-instant gratification.
—Ernest Sturm, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
If your days feel a bit too fast, your life a bit too full, one of these unhurried romances may be the literary antidote to today’s instant gratification.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
The streamings wars brought about new players, but also consumer expectations of instant gratification.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
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Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
Shortform content has become increasingly popular, and with shorter videos have come shorter attention spans that value instant or near-instant gratification.
—Ernest Sturm, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
If your days feel a bit too fast, your life a bit too full, one of these unhurried romances may be the literary antidote to today’s instant gratification.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
The streamings wars brought about new players, but also consumer expectations of instant gratification.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gratification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratification
Noun
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The situation is tricky enough in the case of innovations that users voluntarily adopt—plenty of people do not let their dim view of Meta overly interfere with their enjoyment of Instagram.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The Moon in Capricorn moves through your 5th House, opposing Jupiter in your 11th, highlighting personal enjoyment versus group obligations.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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Musgraves’s core concern on Middle of Nowhere is reaching a place of self-sufficiency and contentment untangled from the worry of navigating others’ bad moods.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Every post-beach bike ride back to our villa was wrapped in a peaceful, quiet contentment.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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This is one of the lowest satisfaction rates in the country, about 10 percentage points behind the South and Mid-Atlantic.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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The evaluations are designed to measure the quality and performance of health plans on the basis of patient satisfaction and the use of clinically appropriate tests and treatments.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Divinity above, earthly pleasures below.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Yet one of the most immediate pleasures of using the X2D II isn’t buried in its spec sheet.—
Robb Rice,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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The rare flower is known to add luck and happiness to those who adorn their space with its fortune, which is why the water bearer is the ideal sign to align with it.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Sometimes, adds Waldinger, these casual conversations can lead to deeper conversations and a greater sense of connection in our lives, which add to our happiness.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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The issue of antisemitism is also roiling the Green Party, which has passed Labour in the polls, but is now facing numerous scandals involving its candidates posting antisemitic content.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Screenwriter Jeremy Slater takes pains to pay homage to the games as much as possible, featuring so many throwaway references that the aficionados at the press screening were screaming with delight.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Susie, on the other hand, continues to be a perfect delight.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratification. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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