as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
the look of contentedness on the sleeping child's face
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Noun
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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 -
And contentment, when it's translated from a lot of ancient texts, means unconditional wholeness.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Casper's screenwriters, Deanna Oliver and Sherri Stoner, told EW in 1995 that executive producer Steven Spielberg wanted this tone to help broaden the enjoyment for both child and adult moviegoers.—
Steve Daly,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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How much of our enjoyment comes from knowing that a great big movie star was putting his life on the line for ... a movie?—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
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The Wrong Pet Beds Levy says the right type of dog bed is the most essential home item is for a dog's happiness and comfort.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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Dylan, a baker’s apprentice, wants to marry her; their journey on his moped is one of the film’s loveliest sequences, an image of freedom and happiness that suggests such a life might be within reach.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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Their satisfaction often stems not just from external success but from crafting careers that resonate with their values and beliefs.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Success is not black and white; each situation brings challenges and satisfaction, and there is no absolute success or failure.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Spotify is the older and more experimental of the two platforms, giving you many ways to find content.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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Small joys Your brain’s pleasure systems prefer multiple small hits over one big one.—
Jessica Weiss,
CNBC,
26 May 2025
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The New Right’s reason for wanting this economy is less about the need to save the environment or the pleasures of a bespoke toaster; its concern is a healthy manufacturing sector.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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“Contentedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentedness. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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