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
Similar to the Danish concept of hygge, Norwegians embrace a sense of coziness, relaxation and contentment.
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Gabriella Mikiewicz, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2024
This creates a layer of agreement and contentment in the relationship that lacks depth and genuine connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Paige Vickers/Vox Meaning, purpose, success, contentment.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 13 Aug. 2024
Serena Wiliams Serena also finds a lot of contentment and joy in her life with her husband, cofounder and investor Alexis Ohanian, Sr. (Reddit, Angel City FC).
—Danyel Smith, Essence, 16 Oct. 2024
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Gabriella Mikiewicz, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2024
This creates a layer of agreement and contentment in the relationship that lacks depth and genuine connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Paige Vickers/Vox Meaning, purpose, success, contentment.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 13 Aug. 2024
Serena Wiliams Serena also finds a lot of contentment and joy in her life with her husband, cofounder and investor Alexis Ohanian, Sr. (Reddit, Angel City FC).
—Danyel Smith, Essence, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentment
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Congressional statutes outlaw conspiracies to intimidate people in the enjoyment of their federal rights.The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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These delicious caps should induce euphoria and relaxation and are also sure to elicit tremendous enjoyment with their 100% Belgian Chocolate formulation and light blueberry flavoring.Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
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The ability to experience different cultures and lifestyles and enjoy adventure, which boost your happiness and productivity.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Thank you for filling my life with so much love and happiness.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Each episode gives practical steps for improving client satisfaction and building long-term loyalty through better service and engagement.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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As burnout has shown to affect women disproportionately to men, Kathy McCabe bridges a growing gap between productivity and overall employee satisfaction.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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And perhaps that’s what makes this message from Dr. Daniel Crosby so compelling— these three words matter so much within the context of our personal and financial growth because these aren’t just three nice ideas that give us a momentary sense of pleasure.Tim Maurer, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Although religious order clergy serve at the pleasure of the bishop, the archdiocese has said religious order clergy aren’t accountable to them.Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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The decision to not renew the deal comes as Max pivots away from children’s content and more toward adult and family programming.Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Turning to the legacy semiconductor businesses: Wireless : Revenue increased 7% year over year to $2.2 billion, ahead of the $1.96 billion consensus estimate, driven by higher content in customer devices.Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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The embroidery on a napkin, the rim of a cup, the scalloping of a plate all delight and surprise.Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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The trio discusses with Mescal what a delight it’s been discovering how laid-back he is compared with other actors who have hosted.Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Watch the video above to see two kids light up at their new fluffy bundle of joy!Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Dolled Up Trend Welcome to the dollhouse, where exaggerated proportions play up your childlike sense of wonder and joy.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentment. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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