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gratification

[grat-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌgræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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Saving lives is great, he says, but there’s a different gratification that comes from having an idea in your head and then seeing it come to life.

From The Wall Street Journal

But shipping costs have increased sharply—especially for home deliveries—and offering near-instant gratification for online orders is no longer a sound business strategy for many.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The sense of gratification I felt when we rallied around an agenda and got results made me feel like this is what I want," Thapa said of his start as a student activist.

From Barron's

They prefer instant gratification that extends beyond Mexico.

From Salon

In the newsroom, current events and editors provided an onslaught of tasks that offered intellectual stimulation, variety and reliable gratification.

From The Wall Street Journal