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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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Fontanel goes on to elegantly describe the gratification of aloneness, and offers keen social observations about the mistaken assumptions of others, foremost among them the idea that a woman needs a partner to find happiness.
—Melissa Febos, The Atlantic, 9 June 2025
Many teenagers are already prone to seeking immediate gratification and avoiding social discomfort.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
This is not about instant gratification and fulfillment; after all, this is earth energy.
—Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 10 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.
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