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
And yet, many legacy brands are still stuck in a cycle of instant gratification.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
In a time when instant gratification and overnight success are what people strive for, Wayans is much more focused on the process.
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
In this instant gratification generation, when some players change schools on a whim, there are fewer long-term developmental success stories in college football.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
In the era of instant gratification, multitasking and endless pivoting, the ability to focus relentlessly on one meaningful outcome has become an underappreciated superpower.
—Dmitry Malin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratification
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
In a time when instant gratification and overnight success are what people strive for, Wayans is much more focused on the process.
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
In this instant gratification generation, when some players change schools on a whim, there are fewer long-term developmental success stories in college football.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
In the era of instant gratification, multitasking and endless pivoting, the ability to focus relentlessly on one meaningful outcome has become an underappreciated superpower.
—Dmitry Malin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratification
Noun
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Set within the magical world of Harry Potter, this interactive book features two detachable plush characters, a peek-a-boo flap, textured pages, and other sensory elements for baby’s enjoyment.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Their goal was to create detergents and fabric care items that not only perform at the highest level but also bring a sense of refinement and enjoyment to the daily routine.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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To pair that personal contentment with realising his ambition of returning Ferrari to glory would mean everything to Leclerc.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Job satisfaction rates are substantially lower among 18- to 29-year-olds than among the rest of the working population.—
Rohan Shah,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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Adoption exceeded expectations, satisfaction scores held steady, and innovation began bubbling up as teams discovered new ways to apply Copilot beyond the initial roadmap.—
Christopher Lind,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the onset of Cox remarks, a minority of attendees loudly booed his presence, but the governor was able to rally applause by invoking his pleasure to be back at his alma mater.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Just 45% of respondents under 30 said pleasure over the death of a political opponent is always unacceptable compared to 51% among ages 30 to 44, 61% ages 45 to 59 and 69% for those 60 or older.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the comment section, the Robertson family shared their happiness for the couple and excitement for the new additions.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some of Swift’s fans blame Kelce for being a weak muse, others suspect that her happiness is the problem.—
Jennifer Gonnerman,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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,
8 Oct. 2025
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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 WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Everything about this outfit is a delight — much like the actress herself.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Foodies will enjoy the signature delights of the region, like Tropea onions, spicy nduja sausage spread, and the classic frozen Tartufo, made with layers of mouthwatering gelato.—
Gary Portuesi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratification. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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