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
Instead of waiting to pay off the purchases, consumers get instant gratification in four, six or more easy payments without paying interest.
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Atal Bansal, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
For decades, we’ve been sold the idea that progress means faster, bigger, and farther away, that convenience and instant gratification is best.
—Nathalie Kelley, Time, 17 June 2025
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Instant gratification is rare in sports betting, but that is exactly what players can get on DraftKings Sportsbook.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Fast fashion appeals to a generation driven by social media and instant gratification, offering constant novelty at a low cost.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratification
Atal Bansal, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
For decades, we’ve been sold the idea that progress means faster, bigger, and farther away, that convenience and instant gratification is best.
—Nathalie Kelley, Time, 17 June 2025
Turn $5 Jake Paul Bet Into $150 Instant Bonus On DraftKings Sportsbook
Instant gratification is rare in sports betting, but that is exactly what players can get on DraftKings Sportsbook.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Fast fashion appeals to a generation driven by social media and instant gratification, offering constant novelty at a low cost.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratification
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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Lucia Pham Amazon Prime Day sales are timed for early summer—the time of enjoyment.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The picture evokes Sunday-afternoon contentment, when nature and faith and the body converge to create a moment of true grace.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
17 July 2025
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This type of contentment is also related to community spirit.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 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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There’s something magical about the mix of pine trees, screen doors, and the flicker of a lantern that instantly transports you to summer’s simplest pleasures.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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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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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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Students will be challenged to think about how to create compelling content around class material in a short form video and instructors can even create a competition around which content gets the most organic views.—
Sergei Revzin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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As Japan’s second-largest city, Yokohama has no shortage of local delights.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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His wife's reaction to the surprise during the vows was one of pure delight.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratification. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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