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
For a moment the grizzly wore an expression of almost pure contentment, sitting there in front of the tent eating that granola bar.
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Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2025
The 21st-century single woman is the one who has to prove her complete humanity by performing her contentment.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
The World Happiness Report also cited factors such as having someone to count on, economic development, healthy life expectancy, generosity and the freedom of choice and freedom from corruption as reasons for a feeling of contentment.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2025
The story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2025
The 21st-century single woman is the one who has to prove her complete humanity by performing her contentment.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
The World Happiness Report also cited factors such as having someone to count on, economic development, healthy life expectancy, generosity and the freedom of choice and freedom from corruption as reasons for a feeling of contentment.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2025
The story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentment
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Residents named in the lawsuit say that the drones hovering above their homes have resulted in ongoing privacy concerns and a loss of enjoyment of their property.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Putting in the attention and care to help plants establish in their first year or two in the landscape will reward you with many years of enjoyment to come.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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Joe has feelings for Georgia but swallows them for her happiness.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Rather than unmitigated communion, which describes putting others first while sacrificing your happiness and well-being, other-centeredness is based on the philosophical idea that everyone’s needs are equally valuable and that interpersonal connections matter deeply.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Dopamine helps regulate muscle movement and contributes to positive feedback that gives an emotional sense of satisfaction and contentment.1 Jump to Key Takeaways. 1.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Americans’ satisfaction with the economy under Trump has been dropping, while many people have been calling out the president’s administration for working to slash funding for programs supporting reproductive healthcare, LGBTQ rights and more.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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Pick up his books and read just for the sheer pleasure of the great literature.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Venus enters Taurus and your security-seeking second house on June 6, drawing your focus to the practical and material pleasures of love.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Set in 1950, but exploring the mystery of individual temperament at the center of worldwide millennial conflict, The Phoenician Scheme poses Welles’s inquiry about human nature while appealing to movie-lovers’ delight.—
Armond White,
National Review,
30 May 2025
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These events, often held in vibrant and relaxed settings, offer a blend of flavorful food and premium cannabis, allowing attendees to indulge in both culinary delights and recreational use of cannabis in a socially engaging environment.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
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Moments of joy, oliberated by unforgettable sadness.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Yet moments of sheer joy arrived sparingly, a balance in a greater storytelling arc involving introspection, anger, reflection, comfort, struggle, fear, confusion and spirituality.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentment. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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