instant gratification
Example Sentences
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Someone who places lots of bets using prediction-market apps craves instant gratification.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
In her view, long-form videos - the kind you might find on YouTube - tend to be more educational and less harmful because they don't provide the instant gratification of short-form content.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
The job, which can take years to master, can be a tough sell to younger generations more accustomed to instant gratification.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
They prefer instant gratification that extends beyond Mexico.
From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2026
There would be no instant gratification, no easy triumph.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
