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
Many followers find a sense of empowerment, contentment and community in the movement, Taylor says.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Relaxed licking paired with loose body language likely indicates love and contentment.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
The words used illustrated a sense of contentment from the quarterback toward the front office.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 21 May 2025
These five simple but powerful life lessons inspired by Finnish and Nordic culture could help anyone build a little more happiness—or contentment—into their own lives.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Relaxed licking paired with loose body language likely indicates love and contentment.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
The words used illustrated a sense of contentment from the quarterback toward the front office.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 21 May 2025
These five simple but powerful life lessons inspired by Finnish and Nordic culture could help anyone build a little more happiness—or contentment—into their own lives.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentment
Noun
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Beyond cleanliness, a comfortable bed, and attentive service, the quality of coffee served can make or break a guest’s enjoyment of their hotel or resort stay.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Pleasure of enjoyment, pleasure of discovery, pleasure of being challenged.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Notions of propriety get in the way of happiness, insinuations overpower truth, gossip becomes currency—a game of social snakes and ladders is afoot at all times.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
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This belief pushes them to go out of their way to ensure their partner’s happiness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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When applied consistently, this approach improves operational flow and strengthens employee satisfaction.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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He's found deep satisfaction and a sense of purpose in being able to help and connect with so many people.—
Steve Drummond,
NPR,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Collins, who has previously celebrated the unique pleasures of the early dinner, finds something to like about lunch in all its guises—the power lunch, the liquid lunch, even the sad desk lunch.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
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And like any good tiki drink itself, half the pleasure of this book is the stunning visuals that encourage a little playful escapism.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
Noun
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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,
23 July 2025
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Rice’s portfolio as an executive includes dozens of Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations across thousands of hours of content.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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Instead of waiting, Alex went to the mobile pop-up, and these tasty delights were in our hands in less than 10 minutes.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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These days are a delight for the Olano brothers, who have reunited at Illinois.—
Sam Brief,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Regardless, drivers have been honking their vehicles’ horns with joy now that Gurnee is the first in the county to end its photo-enforcement program.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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But, by the time her pregnancy reached five weeks and four days, the joy faded, only to be replaced with heartbreak.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentment. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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