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
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In this high-tech, digital era, we’re accustomed to instant gratification in so many facets of our lives, but that shouldn’t apply to our homes, notes one Dallas designer.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
That alluring sense of near-instant gratification is the point.
—Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025
The instant gratification of holes going by quickly and competing for a point is fun.
—Brody Miller and Hugh Kellenberger, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The Impact Of Social Media On Work Behaviors Social media platforms often portray a faked version of reality, where success appears easily attainable and instant gratification is the norm.
—Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
That alluring sense of near-instant gratification is the point.
—Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025
The instant gratification of holes going by quickly and competing for a point is fun.
—Brody Miller and Hugh Kellenberger, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The Impact Of Social Media On Work Behaviors Social media platforms often portray a faked version of reality, where success appears easily attainable and instant gratification is the norm.
—Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratification
Noun
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The casting is, indeed, exemplary—a minute’s silence for Bob the Drag Queen’s incredible snapbacks—but something is snagging my enjoyment.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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As the odometer shows, the Shelby Mustang gave some driving enjoyment, too. Click here for more photos of the 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Personal success is about my own contentment and happiness.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Find that sweet balance between contentment and ambition.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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,
14 Feb. 2025
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With teacher job satisfaction near a 50-year low and 55% considering leaving the profession, U.S. education faces a crisis of burnout, low wages, lack of support and standardized testing pressures.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Monster Manual remains a pleasure to page through.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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In fact, studies have shown that the pleasure induced from intense sweetness can surpass cocaine reward.—
Aviel Kanter,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Reporter's notebook:Finland, happiness, saunas, NATO and the threat from Russia Finland joined NATO in April 2023 in direct reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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This schism becomes her barrier to happiness, discounting and dismissing the clearly beguiling Sam, a handsome charmer with a twinkle in his eye.—
Jason Bailey,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The show came to life in 2018, when comedy website CollegeHumor launched Dropout as a streaming service to platform more ambitious content than their output of digestible sketches on YouTube.—
Eric Francisco,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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Because of the higher fat content from the sour cream, butter, and eggs, however, this dough takes a little more time to rise than a classic yeast dough would.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The chorizo and potato taco is a delight, featuring chunks of potato rich with spicy pork fat and bits of salty meat.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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The interiors are beautifully designed, and outside, the gardens are a true delight.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratification. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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