gratification
noun
grat·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌgra-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
1
: reward, recompense
monetary gratification for a job well done
especially
: gratuity
2
: the act of gratifying : the state of being gratified
the gratification of physical appetites
3
: a source of satisfaction or pleasure
found gratification in getting his novel published
Examples of gratification in a Sentence
eating good chocolate gives me a sense of intense gratification
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But with that gift comes a cost: instant gratification.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
These slow-dating features prioritize emotional resonance over instant gratification.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have systematically hacked our brains for quick hits of dopamine, conditioning young people for instant gratification and eroding their patience for challenging cognitive tasks.
—Catherine Goetze, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
In an era of Name, Image and Likeness and the transfer portal that screams instant gratification, Close remains process-driven and pushes personal development beyond the hardwood.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
These slow-dating features prioritize emotional resonance over instant gratification.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have systematically hacked our brains for quick hits of dopamine, conditioning young people for instant gratification and eroding their patience for challenging cognitive tasks.
—Catherine Goetze, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
In an era of Name, Image and Likeness and the transfer portal that screams instant gratification, Close remains process-driven and pushes personal development beyond the hardwood.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratification
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“Gratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratification. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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