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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
Bowman may want to make a call if the organization feels the current group of veterans doesn’t provide enough satisfactory options for the skill lines.
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Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
His messages online sound all too typical of the brash and bratty computer techies who seem to think insults are satisfactory entertainment for their followers.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Peter's story is obviously the center, but the others' flow out nicely from his and conclude at a clear place, if not totally satisfactory.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025
There’s still no satisfactory explanation for a 13-10 home loss to the middling 2024 Wolverines on Nov. 30, arguably the most shocking outcome that rivalry has seen.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for satisfactory
Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
His messages online sound all too typical of the brash and bratty computer techies who seem to think insults are satisfactory entertainment for their followers.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Peter's story is obviously the center, but the others' flow out nicely from his and conclude at a clear place, if not totally satisfactory.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025
There’s still no satisfactory explanation for a 13-10 home loss to the middling 2024 Wolverines on Nov. 30, arguably the most shocking outcome that rivalry has seen.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
Adjective
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After more than 15 months of continuous bombardment, deaths, injuries and displacement, children and families across Gaza are struggling to survive without adequate food, medicine or shelter.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Housing reforms to guarantee adequate air filtration and appropriate isolation facilities.—
Powel H. Kazanjian,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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By introducing finer gradations and supporting 16-QAM with a 2/3 coding rate, Wi-Fi 8 ensures smoother transitions between speed tiers, ultimately enhancing overall transmission rates by 5%-30% and guaranteeing stable connectivity as users move.—
Mark Vena,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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New York first joined the guide in 2005, kicking off a new focus on fine dining in America.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Baker, who resides in Los Angeles, can’t get a decent catfish to save her life.—
Abigail Covington,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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Blessedly, Tucci and Esposito infuse their cheesier character moments with a decent dose of sincerity to blunt the edges.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The ‘90s was good to the magazine industry for the most part.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Although their relationship shifted over the years, Colby recalled his mom always having his best interest at heart during the early years of his childhood.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Bottled lime juice and lemon juice are acceptable when used in small quantities for a dish, but only when the flavor profile is not reliant upon it.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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The First Amendment is meant to protect people from the government telling them what speech and ideas are acceptable.—
Scott Nover,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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