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
The reasons for the behavior aren't fully known, but it is believed to be a sign of contentment and comfort.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Satisfaction breeds short-term contentment, while engagement fuels long-term, sustainable success.
—Angelica Kopec, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Cancer June 21 – July 22 Pursuing contentment might not look like maintaining the status quo at present.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024
Similar to the Danish concept of hygge, Norwegians embrace a sense of coziness, relaxation and contentment.
—Gabriella Mikiewicz, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2024
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Satisfaction breeds short-term contentment, while engagement fuels long-term, sustainable success.
—Angelica Kopec, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Cancer June 21 – July 22 Pursuing contentment might not look like maintaining the status quo at present.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024
Similar to the Danish concept of hygge, Norwegians embrace a sense of coziness, relaxation and contentment.
—Gabriella Mikiewicz, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2024
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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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Employee satisfaction scores of 90%—proof that efficient self-service tools can drive real impact.Tom Eggemeier, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The vehicle’s view over the long hood and its comfortable interior make one imagine that driving something from the period that’s far more powerful and costly is not likely to deliver a whole lot more satisfaction in the long run.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 10 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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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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Are there better ways of addressing the government's concerns? Attorneys for TikTok and the platform's content creators argued the government had less drastic ways of addressing its concerns about covert content manipulation or data gathering.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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This was such a pleasure and it's been a true delight talking with both of you.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
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Despite whatever horrors her past may hold, according to her caretakers, Snow White is a delight to be around.Kelli Bender, People.com, 8 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 21 Jan. 2025.
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