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
This type of contentment is also related to community spirit.
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AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
The Licensed Money Manager accepts money’s authority and impact on people’s lifestyle, contentment, relationships, potential and overall peace of mind.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Tail wagging during sleep can indicate a positive dream or a replay of happy daytime memories—suggesting that Pixie is now living a life full of comfort and contentment.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Many followers find a sense of empowerment, contentment and community in the movement, Taylor says.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
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AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
The Licensed Money Manager accepts money’s authority and impact on people’s lifestyle, contentment, relationships, potential and overall peace of mind.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Tail wagging during sleep can indicate a positive dream or a replay of happy daytime memories—suggesting that Pixie is now living a life full of comfort and contentment.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Many followers find a sense of empowerment, contentment and community in the movement, Taylor says.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentment
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Or, short of that, a visit that’s rooted in mutual enjoyment and the easy compromises that go along with it.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
11 Aug. 2025
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The enjoyment from a car feature like more horsepower or a panoramic sunroof can’t be reinvested in the same way.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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There are a variety of reasons why a dog might howl, including to communicate with other dogs, to get your attention, to express emotions from happiness to anxiety, or as a pain response, according to PetMD. Many dogs, like Moomin, howl in response to a triggering noise, from music to sirens.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The mood boosts were linked to caffeine consumption, with researchers finding that the positive emotions included enthusiasm and happiness.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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As noted above, security satisfaction levels are low, and 85% cite a lack of internal expertise as a major challenge in AI implementation.—
Ross Gagnon,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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His terse sendoff denies Dexter the satisfaction of closure and forgiveness, shattering his former colleague’s world before shuffling off it.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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Still, the richest, most enduring pleasures here are formal ones, beginning with the exacting still-life compositions and oily, vehement primary hues of Jenkins’ 16mm lensing, which can make a painterly subject of a maritime squall or a mustard-yellow wading boot.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Supreme Court agreed and ruled against the Roosevelt administration, ruling Humphrey was improperly fired and was not serving at the pleasure of the president.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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However, Love Island does this in a way that the others can't because the show’s content actively encourages fans to elevate interactions to levels that even traditional advertising would struggle to reach.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The list, published Aug. 26, highlighted 25 content creators, such as YouTubers, podcast hosts, fashion creatives and TikTokers.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And then there’s Preserve, a delight for the taste buds where food preservation is central to the dining experience.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The family lived modestly on a street in central Edinburgh that was full of delights for a curious child.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: Discover the joy and benefits of growing your own vegetables at home in this beginner-friendly gardening class.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Hope Anne, a 1-year-old Labrador retriever Meet Hope Anne — a bouncy, lovable black Lab mix with a heart full of joy and a tail that just won’t quit.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentment. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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