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
Billy Ray Cyrus is the definition of contentment.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
With his big brother gone, Tristan settled into an armchair under a gold spotlight and posed for photos with apparent contentment.
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Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Never mind hygge—this hotel takes Danish comfort and contentment to new heights.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Miller knelt down in the middle of it all with a wry look of contentment.
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Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
With his big brother gone, Tristan settled into an armchair under a gold spotlight and posed for photos with apparent contentment.
—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Never mind hygge—this hotel takes Danish comfort and contentment to new heights.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Miller knelt down in the middle of it all with a wry look of contentment.
—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for contentment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentment
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Transforming unused outdoor areas creates functional spaces for relaxation and enjoyment.
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While enjoyment often leads globally, its source is the work itself, not entertainment.
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In a way, playing baseball helps bring happiness to those going through tragedy, Rojas said.
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The image is powerful — a dog sprinting across green grass, the quintessential picture of canine happiness.
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Szall will receive a $5,700 prize for her design — and the satisfaction of knowing her work is now a piece of Atlanta history.
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The satisfaction comes less from appearance and more from seeing something so distant directly with your own eyes.
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From activewear heroes to beacons of quiet luxury, here are all the labels running their own summer sales right now and the top picks worth grabbing from each (in alphabetical order for your viewing pleasure).
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After learning of an evil rock promoter’s plan to use heavy metal to keep society sedated in a cycle of hedonistic pleasure, a stylish metallic alien arrives on Earth to save humanity and rock out!
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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One of the artists Olivier interviewed, Xang, rapped at blistering decibels to the delight and confusion of a couple hundred stylish black and brown kids.
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By the time Soto picked the ball up and looked toward the infield, Springer was already around third base to score his Little League home run to the delight of the Rogers Centre crowd.
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These days, Evan finds some joy with his parents’ dog, a Mini Aussie named Gypsy, which now lives with him.
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The days leading up to his passing were filled with joy, gratitude, peace and acceptance.
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentment. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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