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
Satisfaction breeds short-term contentment, while engagement fuels long-term, sustainable success.
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Angelica Kopec, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Cancer June 21 – July 22 Pursuing contentment might not look like maintaining the status quo at present.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024
Similar to the Danish concept of hygge, Norwegians embrace a sense of coziness, relaxation and contentment.
—Gabriella Mikiewicz, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2024
This creates a layer of agreement and contentment in the relationship that lacks depth and genuine connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Angelica Kopec, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Cancer June 21 – July 22 Pursuing contentment might not look like maintaining the status quo at present.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024
Similar to the Danish concept of hygge, Norwegians embrace a sense of coziness, relaxation and contentment.
—Gabriella Mikiewicz, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2024
This creates a layer of agreement and contentment in the relationship that lacks depth and genuine connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentment
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Congressional statutes outlaw conspiracies to intimidate people in the enjoyment of their federal rights.The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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These delicious caps should induce euphoria and relaxation and are also sure to elicit tremendous enjoyment with their 100% Belgian Chocolate formulation and light blueberry flavoring.Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Thank you for filling my life with so much love and happiness.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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The ability to experience different cultures and lifestyles and enjoy adventure, which boost your happiness and productivity.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The study aimed to assess the presence or absence of life purpose and its long-term effects on various life outcomes, including health, mortality and overall life satisfaction.Melanie Warner, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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By the numbers: December's finding was down from 26% in October, largely because satisfaction among Democrats has fallen from 47% to 30% since the election.Dave Lawler, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
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And perhaps that’s what makes this message from Dr. Daniel Crosby so compelling— these three words matter so much within the context of our personal and financial growth because these aren’t just three nice ideas that give us a momentary sense of pleasure.Tim Maurer, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a pleasure being a part of Vanderpump Rules and filling your TV screens with our lives over the past decade.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sho Dewan is a career coach, content creator, and the CEO & founder of Workhap.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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However, a subsequent X-ray confirmed unusual contents, prompting a physical inspection.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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If that's not enough to pique your attention, the late and delightfully eccentric Urban S. Hirsch III who collected this museum full of delights is one of nature's more colorful success stories.Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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There was plenty of politics in NR, but WFB also stuffed the magazine with articles about music, theater, art, ballet, language — the delights of civilization.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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This is a show about pleasure and joy, but in a defiant way, not a naïve one.Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The holiday season invites feelings of coziness, nostalgia, and joy into the everyday, and there’s no better way to embrace the holiday spirit than to add a little festive magic to your regular routine.Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentment. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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