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as in okay
being to one's liking
we found the meal most satisfactory
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the teen's first attempt at cooking dinner was actually quite satisfactory
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Recent Examples of satisfactory
But the federal investigation was not satisfactory to many of King’s family members and associates, who knew of the FBI’s years-long investigation of the minister, and Director J. Edgar Hoover’s obsession with him as a potential communist influence.
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Andy Rose, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
By applying enough pressure now, the thinking goes, Ukraine and its backers can enter talks from a favorable position, and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be forced to engage in good-faith negotiations that end in a satisfactory settlement.
—Alexandra Prokopenko, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
The paper input tray and cartridge access door don’t feel flimsy or especially fragile, and the outer cabinet yields a satisfactory thunk sound when tapped with extra force.
—David English, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025
Before the October incident, state authorities said inspection reports for the mine were satisfactory and that inspectors found no observed violations or hazards.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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Andy Rose, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
By applying enough pressure now, the thinking goes, Ukraine and its backers can enter talks from a favorable position, and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be forced to engage in good-faith negotiations that end in a satisfactory settlement.
—Alexandra Prokopenko, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
The paper input tray and cartridge access door don’t feel flimsy or especially fragile, and the outer cabinet yields a satisfactory thunk sound when tapped with extra force.
—David English, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025
Before the October incident, state authorities said inspection reports for the mine were satisfactory and that inspectors found no observed violations or hazards.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
Adjective
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Known as user fees, the money provides adequate staffing for reviews of myriad products.—
Christina Jewett,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Actions must be prioritized and practiced in advance to ensure adequate response during such chaos.—
Ilia Sotnikov,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Joel Armia was a healthy scratch, as well, and Erik Haula was fine.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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In The White Lotus’s fine second season, Woodall played an Essex tough with a lovable joie de vivre, a seductive combination that seemed to announce the arrival of a new star.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Mets can afford to value offense at the corners and still be at least a decent defensive team because their defense up the middle — at shortstop, second base and center field — projects to be above average.—
Will Sammon,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The webcam records in 1080p resolution—anything less would be disappointing for the price—and delivers clear video quality with decent lighting balance in my tests.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
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Arquette's performance is more simple but just as effective, giving hope and soul to a divorced single mom trying to do her best for her kids but with a tendency to bring home the wrong guys.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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While The Penguin, a spinoff of Reeves’ Batman that continues to steal award after award (on Sunday, star Colin Farrell won the SAG Award for best actor in a limited series), there seems to be no plan for a follow-up.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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The study emphasizes that passive-aggression can develop in individuals who grew up in environments where expressing anger wasn’t safe or acceptable, leading them to adopt indirect ways of communicating frustration.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Nevertheless, Chalamet’s speech suggests that such rhetoric should be more acceptable, or even encouraged, from his generation of stars.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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