1
as in fine
being to one's liking
we found the meal most satisfactory
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2
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
While Adam Poole facially resembles Scheider, he is only allowed to do so much and does so in a satisfactory way.
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Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Also, veterinarians inspect our canines and facilities quarterly, most recently in January with satisfactory findings.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The bulbs will not produce a satisfactory bloom the second year and should be discarded.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
When the answer wasn’t satisfactory, Miller reported the company to the Better Business Bureau.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Also, veterinarians inspect our canines and facilities quarterly, most recently in January with satisfactory findings.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The bulbs will not produce a satisfactory bloom the second year and should be discarded.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
When the answer wasn’t satisfactory, Miller reported the company to the Better Business Bureau.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
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The Henry Clay Frick House, er, mansion, spans an entire city block along Fifth Avenue—and nearly every inch is filled with the art enthusiast’s collection of old master paintings and fine furniture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The charges against him each carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and fine of $10,000.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Suburban city leaders in DART have decried a lack of adequate service in their less dense municipalities and asked the agency for a better return on their sales tax investment.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Shimel and Ashley propose a layered approach where AI agents and third-party threat detection models will be necessary to place adequate guardrails on agents.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Those are okay things, but what does that mean for the end investor?—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Some chiles will stick to shrimp and that’s okay; add remaining chiles to pan.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Its going to be a lot of hard work ahead for the club in the coming months - but confident that viewed in the round, the last two seasons have been pretty bloody decent.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The bundled keyboard and mouse are also decent, and there are plenty of ports for extra peripherals.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Knowing that raising good humans is still part of the secret sauce to success means that in the end, the kids are going to be alright.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
23 Feb. 2026
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Santa's job is to make sure everybody else is alright.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
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Another newcomer, closer Pete Fairbanks, the Marlins’ $13 million free-agent splurge, finished the game in good fashion.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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A level head will be your best asset.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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Coupled with a significant degradation of Iranian military power, something already underway, these objectives would constitute an acceptable end to the war.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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Smaller churches, synagogues and mosques are open in Jerusalem’s Old City if they are located within a certain distance of a bomb shelter deemed acceptable by Israel’s military and if gatherings are kept under 50 people.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Add in the no-income state factor for home games, and there could be an agreeable path forward in Dallas.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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They're socialized to be agreeable and more likely to seek therapy, says psychoanalyst Stern.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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