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
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Examples of gratification in a Sentence
eating good chocolate gives me a sense of intense gratification
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Schaeffer also didn’t rely on cameos as a way to provide that degree of gratification.
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
This reduces both the urge to carry out the behavior in question (i.e. cravings) and the feelings of gratification that results from fulfilling such an urge.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 17 Oct. 2024
Baby boomers prioritize personal gratification and independence.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 10 Oct. 2024
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
The rise of social media influencers looking for more visually appealing content to share, as well as the instant print capability of Polaroid cameras, which perfectly aligns with the digital age's desire for immediate gratification, have been driving the market, the report found.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
This reduces both the urge to carry out the behavior in question (i.e. cravings) and the feelings of gratification that results from fulfilling such an urge.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 17 Oct. 2024
Baby boomers prioritize personal gratification and independence.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 10 Oct. 2024
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 21 Nov. 2024.
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