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
This narrative is so timely and important for modern teens and tweens who, at times, can be overly focused on self and instant gratification.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 May 2025
Those seeking instant gratification will be much happier with a pick from Urban Outfitters, West Elm, or any other brand that promises quick shipping.
—Erika Owen, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Tubers are as easy to plant as potatoes, but many people prefer to buy a dahlia plant or two and plunk them into a pot for instant gratification.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
And unlike with the Thunder’s trove of draft picks, the Heat consistently have instead dealt many away in the hope of something closer to instant gratification (hello, Terry Rozier).
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 May 2025
Those seeking instant gratification will be much happier with a pick from Urban Outfitters, West Elm, or any other brand that promises quick shipping.
—Erika Owen, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Tubers are as easy to plant as potatoes, but many people prefer to buy a dahlia plant or two and plunk them into a pot for instant gratification.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
And unlike with the Thunder’s trove of draft picks, the Heat consistently have instead dealt many away in the hope of something closer to instant gratification (hello, Terry Rozier).
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratification
Noun
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Being mindful of the weather, staying hydrated, using reef-safe sunscreen and knowing how to identify a rip current are all practical ways to minimize risk while maximizing enjoyment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Here, Rosenstock explains the enjoyment and challenges of breathing life and taboo fun into someone on the edge of death.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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Relaxed licking paired with loose body language likely indicates love and contentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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The words used illustrated a sense of contentment from the quarterback toward the front office.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Best in customer satisfaction: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines has mastered the delicate balance between operational efficiency and genuine hospitality that many larger carriers struggle to achieve.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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Key workforce KPIs, such as time-to-fill, turnover rates, labor costs per patient visit and patient satisfaction scores, help assess staffing effectiveness and its impact on care quality.—
Kunal Khashu,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Thresholds is a co-production between Black Mountain Institute and Literary Hub * Nicholson Baker sits down with Jordan to discuss writing about the unsung pleasures and details of the world—things like the way your mother cuts up a banana, or the advertisements in your favorite magazine.—
Thresholds
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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And the Greek goddess of love, pleasure and beauty is also at the ready.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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But for one white horse, true happiness looks a little different—flat on its side, sound asleep, and snoring without a care in the world.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Foster your relationships: Though not a direct method of training stamina, your social network plays a big role in emotional well-being and overall happiness.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
19 June 2025
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Previously, Lucia was the director of digital content at FOX61 News in Connecticut and has previously written for outlets including FoxNews.com, Fox News Latino and the Rutland Herald.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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And so, this data led to changes in body design in 2022 that saw more than 30 percent more overtakes, much to the delight of F1 fans, no doubt.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Well, consider that, unlike what’s happening in the world at large, the frights and delights inside Viola’s Room are actually fun.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratification. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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