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
Filing a lawsuit for the sake of destroying someone's livelihood, business reputation, and selfish gratification is unacceptable.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Start your search with these bestsellers for women and men, which are great for instant gratification or being tucked under a certain tree.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
The results are often imperfect, but since the camera is digital, a photographer can mess around and get instant gratification.
—Ars Technica, 29 Nov. 2024
The Present And Future Of Slow Marketing In the world of instant gratification, slow marketing is a breath of fresh air.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Start your search with these bestsellers for women and men, which are great for instant gratification or being tucked under a certain tree.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
The results are often imperfect, but since the camera is digital, a photographer can mess around and get instant gratification.
—Ars Technica, 29 Nov. 2024
The Present And Future Of Slow Marketing In the world of instant gratification, slow marketing is a breath of fresh air.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratification
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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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Still, no character is more transformed than José (portrayed by Diego Vásquez in later episodes), who becomes hyper-focused on his inventions and alchemy instead of the contentment of his wife and children.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama says there are two ways to reach contentment.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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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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Oh, and there’s no prize, except the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 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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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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May today and every day be filled with blessings, kindness, and happiness.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 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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The following content is brought to you by PCMag partners.StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 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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“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratification. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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