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Eureka moment

A sudden, triumphant discovery or realization, often accompanied by feelings of sudden clarity or relief.

Examples:

After hours of searching, I finally had a eureka moment when the answer came to me out of nowhere.
Many scientists describe their discoveries as eureka moments when everything clicks into place.

Aha moment

A moment of sudden insight or realization, often with a sense of relief and clarity.

Examples:

When she figured out the solution to the problem, she had an aha moment that changed everything.
The lecture sparked an aha moment for me about how to approach my research differently.

Cognitive relief

The sense of satisfaction and mental comfort that comes from resolving a cognitive struggle or confusion.

Examples:

Finding the right word after struggling to articulate my thoughts gave me a tremendous cognitive relief.
His book provided cognitive relief for those wrestling with complex theories.

Déjà entendu

A feeling that one has already heard something before, particularly when it suddenly comes back to memory.

Examples:

Reading the book led to a sense of déjà entendu when the familiar concepts re-arose.
When the melody played, I experienced a déjà entendu that made me smile.

Psychological closure

The emotional and cognitive state of resolving internal conflicts or uncertainties, often providing relief.

Examples:

After discussing her concerns, she finally felt a sense of psychological closure.
Writing in a journal offered him psychological closure about his past experiences.