contentment

Example Sentences

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Who doesn’t yearn to clean up their mistakes and find some semblance of happiness, even when contentment seems so far out of reach?

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Beside him, Tuipulotu was measured and focused, a picture of contentment after a job spectacularly well done, while giving off the vibe that there's another, even bigger job, to do on Saturday.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

We see her at the beginning of “Calle Málaga” in a state of smiling contentment, walking her neighborhood streets and being greeted by vendors.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

We chase happiness when what we should be seeking is contentment.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

So I had to be content without him; but contentment cannot be forced, and Nathan noticed my preoccupation.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya