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
Reddit Reacts Cat lovers have joined in to share photos of their own pets doing the same—or to compliment Henry's visible contentment.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The trajectory of presidents finding peace and contentment in retirement, surrounded by friends and family, is an appealing way for presidential biographers to end a story.
—Peter Kastor, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
Cats are believed to purr for various reasons, from expressive contentment and self-soothing to even helping promote bone regeneration and heal fractures.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Even on the more tiring days, there’s still a sense of contentment.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The trajectory of presidents finding peace and contentment in retirement, surrounded by friends and family, is an appealing way for presidential biographers to end a story.
—Peter Kastor, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
Cats are believed to purr for various reasons, from expressive contentment and self-soothing to even helping promote bone regeneration and heal fractures.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Even on the more tiring days, there’s still a sense of contentment.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentment
Noun
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These are my basic rules for safety and enjoyment, at least in a vessel up to about 30 feet.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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Aroma & Taste Profile Pinot Grigio from this region is crafted in a fresh, unoaked style, intended for immediate enjoyment.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Some of the most popular personal definitions of wealth include happiness, physical health, mental health, quality of relationships, accomplishments, amount of free time, and material possessions.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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The Russian word for happiness—schastye—is etymologically different from the Western notion.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
Noun
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These granular insights help fine-tune strategy, improve customer satisfaction and enhance operational efficiency.—
Roman Lavrentev,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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However, rather than addressing these shortages through a focus on employee satisfaction, other businesses are already exploring a different solution: Automation.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Noun
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As a matter of fact, as an amateur photographer, Torrealba has the pleasure of adding new images to her own growing collection while using them to market and brand the trips for Culinary Traditions.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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This is one of the most important times to focus on pleasure, passion, dating, hobbies, children or art.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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This content evolution already began after streamers like Netflix and Amazon entered the advertising market, but there have been a flurry of series co-produced and co-financed between traditional TV groups and SVOD services in the last four years.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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That gave San Francisco a 5-1 lead, much to the delight of the thousands of Giants fans present at the intimate minor league park.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
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Despite stirring up trouble in front of the camera, Rashad has been a dream to work with, much to the delight of her millennial co-stars.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
6 July 2025
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But that joy cracked under the weight of what came next.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The Ten of Cups signals joy, connection, and harmony in your personal life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentment. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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