1
as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
readers will close the covers of this mystery novel with complete satisfaction
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2
as in compensation
payment to another for a loss or injury
he's demanding satisfaction from his neighbor for running over his prize tulips
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as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
he proved to my satisfaction that he could not have done it
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Recent Examples of satisfaction
But at this stage of his career, Kershaw’s real satisfaction has been with his health — finally past the various back, elbow, shoulder, knee and toe injuries that had plagued him over the last several seasons.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Michon, meanwhile, expressed his satisfaction at finding a place for Omega in Boston after a year-long search.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 July 2025
Successful adopters establish clear metrics to gauge AI utilization, employee satisfaction and overall business impact.
—Mike Hyzy, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
It's associated with irritability, guilt, reduced life satisfaction, and depression.
—Juli Fraga, CNBC, 27 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Michon, meanwhile, expressed his satisfaction at finding a place for Omega in Boston after a year-long search.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 July 2025
Successful adopters establish clear metrics to gauge AI utilization, employee satisfaction and overall business impact.
—Mike Hyzy, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
It's associated with irritability, guilt, reduced life satisfaction, and depression.
—Juli Fraga, CNBC, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for satisfaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfaction
Noun
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Many followers find a sense of empowerment, contentment and community in the movement, Taylor says.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Relaxed licking paired with loose body language likely indicates love and contentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Clear, straightforward compensation tied to real outcomes builds trust and keeps teams focused on what actually drives growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The compensation failed to account for the lifetime of income and family wealth his land provided.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
7 July 2025
Noun
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And there is no assurance, as recent examples indicate, that DJS will even learn that a youthful offender wearing an ankle monitor is AWOL.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 July 2025
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That level of assurance does not appear to be materializing at this time.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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These are my basic rules for safety and enjoyment, at least in a vessel up to about 30 feet.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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Aroma & Taste Profile Pinot Grigio from this region is crafted in a fresh, unoaked style, intended for immediate enjoyment.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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That certainty dampens any excitement to find out what happens to her next.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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In a world where the only certainty is change, agility isn't just an advantage.—
Elaine Pulakos,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Where to Shop in Saint-Germain-des-Prés Saint-Germain’s retail scene blends practical staples with refined pleasures.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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There are few greater pleasures than slipping your feet into some soft slides and cruising to the beach, pool, or even the office.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Ahead of Juneteenth, proponents of reparations for African Americans met last week with mostly Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill to urge them to continue the push for federal reparations legislation.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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This pilot was the first of its kind funded through voluntary reparations, in which oppressors' descendants choose to actively redistribute their wealth and power to the oppressed.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The findings show a growing generational divide in workplace confidence, and these fears are not necessarily unfounded.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Full of confidence and eager to prove the worth of his colt, the veteran conditioner brilliantly prepared Forever Young for another run on American soil in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Satisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfaction. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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