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
Talk about delaying the gratification!
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
My thoughts on the reason for this would be an increasing demand for what is referred to as instant gratification.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2025
Growing longer, healthier hair takes a lot of patience—a virtue that clashes with social media’s instant gratification itch.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
In this era of instant gratification and constant consumption, each passing year without Cardi’s sophomore album felt more mind-boggling than the last.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
My thoughts on the reason for this would be an increasing demand for what is referred to as instant gratification.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2025
Growing longer, healthier hair takes a lot of patience—a virtue that clashes with social media’s instant gratification itch.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
In this era of instant gratification and constant consumption, each passing year without Cardi’s sophomore album felt more mind-boggling than the last.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratification
Noun
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In almost every case, those who took photos reported greater levels of enjoyment.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Powered by a torquey 999cc liquid cooled, parallel-twin, four-stroke engine, with a Unicam cylinder head, the 5-seater Pioneer 1000 is specifically designed for fun in the sun, honey-do lists around the house, weekend trail enjoyment and even family outings with friends.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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More than anyone, Resh Lakish would have been entitled to look back on a life of personal transformation and learning with great contentment.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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Chasing status, wealth, or others’ approval with your money almost always undermines independence and contentment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both sides think more like lawyers than historians, deriving their satisfaction from scoring points as advocates for their respective clients.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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For current renters who dream of owning a home, Calesa Township’s lease satisfaction program will help make the transition from renting to owning as smooth as possible.—
Calesa Township,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Survive a series of hedonistic trials and be rewarded with an endless lifetime of pleasure; fail, and be offered as a sacrifice to the gods.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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While the original line was built for industry, pleasure excursions resumed 59 years ago, allowing visitors to experience the same scenic route at a more leisurely pace.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Because a sizable portion of the white population sought to pursue their happiness by acquiring land occupied by Native Americans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Watching golf bring people happiness brought him happiness, and that infectious personality was felt by everyone who met him.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Coffee is a naturally acidic beverage, and drinking it can affect the acid content in your stomach.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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During his stay at the hospital, Paul's blood alcohol content was three times over the legal limit.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Balloon Balloon Balloon is fun for you, too — a sheer delight for any fan of homemade guitar pop.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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That's right, Dairy Queen is getting in the holiday spirit with a new menu full of seasonal delights.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratification. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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