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
The second half of his life was complicated by addiction and the search for contentment.
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
His latest book, The Best Possible Life, draws on 2,000 years of wisdom and provides actionable insights to help readers cultivate deep contentment, joy, and confidence.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
In other words, success leads to contentment, and contentment leads to downfall.
—Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Every student needs to learn that success is a choice, not measured merely by income but by the combination of happiness, contentment, achievement and social responsibility.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
His latest book, The Best Possible Life, draws on 2,000 years of wisdom and provides actionable insights to help readers cultivate deep contentment, joy, and confidence.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
In other words, success leads to contentment, and contentment leads to downfall.
—Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Every student needs to learn that success is a choice, not measured merely by income but by the combination of happiness, contentment, achievement and social responsibility.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for contentment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentment
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The casting is, indeed, exemplary—a minute’s silence for Bob the Drag Queen’s incredible snapbacks—but something is snagging my enjoyment.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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In his speech, Krishna also pointed to Shannon’s work building robotic mice that solved mazes as an example of his enjoyment of play within his research.—
Ayesha Javed,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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Reporter's notebook:Finland, happiness, saunas, NATO and the threat from Russia Finland joined NATO in April 2023 in direct reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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This schism becomes her barrier to happiness, discounting and dismissing the clearly beguiling Sam, a handsome charmer with a twinkle in his eye.—
Jason Bailey,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Oh, and there’s no prize, except the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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With teacher job satisfaction near a 50-year low and 55% considering leaving the profession, U.S. education faces a crisis of burnout, low wages, lack of support and standardized testing pressures.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Monster Manual remains a pleasure to page through.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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In fact, studies have shown that the pleasure induced from intense sweetness can surpass cocaine reward.—
Aviel Kanter,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2025
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Now, Reddit is preparing to require payment before users can access some content.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Much of the interest in Petito’s case stemmed from the lengthy time of the investigation and available consumable content about her life.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
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Cowan appeared briefly at the end of the show – a parade of outlandish patterns and teased wigs – much to the delight of boyfriend Sam Smith who watched on alongside Kesha, who also camped out at the afterparty at Casa Cipriani.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Some presidents defy political gravity, to the delight of their impersonators.—
Sopan Deb,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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There’s sadness, but there’s also surface level joy throughout.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Creativity Bar, which started as a personal exploration, has now become a space for others to find their way back to joy.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentment. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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