as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
a couple of golden-agers looking over their life together with a feeling of contentment and accomplishment
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Recent Examples of contentment
His gift was something most people spend their lives chasing: contentment.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
Growth has brought enormous contentment and prosperity to the people of developed countries, citizens of developing countries that have embraced the capitalist approach, and, prospectively, to almost the entire world.
—Jon Moynihan, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
The reasons for the behavior aren't fully known, but it is believed to be a sign of contentment and comfort.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Satisfaction breeds short-term contentment, while engagement fuels long-term, sustainable success.
—Angelica Kopec, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
Growth has brought enormous contentment and prosperity to the people of developed countries, citizens of developing countries that have embraced the capitalist approach, and, prospectively, to almost the entire world.
—Jon Moynihan, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
The reasons for the behavior aren't fully known, but it is believed to be a sign of contentment and comfort.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Satisfaction breeds short-term contentment, while engagement fuels long-term, sustainable success.
—Angelica Kopec, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for contentment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentment
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Part of the internet’s enjoyment about it may be down to changing viewing habits and the evolution of community.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Food affordability and accessibility was shown in the data to be a huge barrier to enjoyment and satisfaction, Dugan said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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Cadiz Bay Travelers can spike their happiness when visiting this ancient Spanish port city by enjoying the many parks, beaches and abundance of sunshine. 5.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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That’s about as high as the happiness goes, however.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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The Mets’ three-year offer in the $70 million range to Alonso has been out there for a couple of weeks now and nobody has stepped up to top it — or at least certainly not significantly enough to Alonso’s satisfaction.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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By focusing on purpose, leaders can shift the emphasis from hours worked to meaningful impact and client satisfaction, building a more sustainable and rewarding work culture.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Its large and vibrant display makes your daily scrolling and streaming a pleasure, and that stylus is a fun bonus for doodling or quick notes.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
14 Jan. 2025
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Under your leadership, New York was a pleasure to live in!—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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The next day, the sunfish began eating again and seemed more content overall.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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The whistleblower and other anti-trafficking experts had also allegedly alerted Mastercard and Visa about unlawful content on OnlyFans in 2021 and 2022, the article said.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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To finally get to work with a true comedy genius at the script stage and then on set was a daily delight.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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Identify the customer life cycle point where product delight is at its peak and the customer is happiest with your brand.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Venezuelan expats in the United States followed the team feverishly, many of them crying tears of joy as Batista’s side battled their way into the knockout stage.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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For Israelis, joy at the return of some of the hostages is tempered by trepidation about the fate of the rest.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentment. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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