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
Examples of gratification in a Sentence
eating good chocolate gives me a sense of intense gratification
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Ashley McGrail, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
It's rewired and reinforced our needs for instant gratification and punchy content.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Instant gratification is key for deepening customer engagement.
—Balmukund Shukla, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
To the gratification-industrial complex.
—David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
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Ashley McGrail, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
It's rewired and reinforced our needs for instant gratification and punchy content.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Instant gratification is key for deepening customer engagement.
—Balmukund Shukla, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
To the gratification-industrial complex.
—David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
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 22 Apr. 2025.
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