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
Researchers found this group was more engaged and curious, and claimed ownership and expressed higher satisfaction with their essays.
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 17 June 2025
Nevertheless, many workers report higher job satisfaction and performance while working remotely.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Working-class wives work primarily for the money rather than career satisfaction; this results in more marital tension, which can fuel marital instability that spirals into yet more economic insecurity.
—Joan C. Williams
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Interpersonal elements, from employees to customer relationships, will affect your work-life balance and personal satisfaction.
—Seth Lederman, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 17 June 2025
Nevertheless, many workers report higher job satisfaction and performance while working remotely.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Working-class wives work primarily for the money rather than career satisfaction; this results in more marital tension, which can fuel marital instability that spirals into yet more economic insecurity.
—Joan C. Williams
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Interpersonal elements, from employees to customer relationships, will affect your work-life balance and personal satisfaction.
—Seth Lederman, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfaction
Noun
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Reddit Reacts Cat lovers have joined in to share photos of their own pets doing the same—or to compliment Henry's visible contentment.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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The trajectory of presidents finding peace and contentment in retirement, surrounded by friends and family, is an appealing way for presidential biographers to end a story.—
Peter Kastor,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Yet only five have successfully pursued compensation under the 2008 law.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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Since then, the value of the company’s shares has dropped nearly 60%, while Zaslav’s compensation soared.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2025
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That’s far more than hollow audit committee charters, toothless assurance models and self-congratulatory periodic reporting.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Student loan borrowers enrolled in the federal Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan reported unexpected increases in their loan balances, despite government assurances that no interest would accrue during their forbearance period.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
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Being mindful of the weather, staying hydrated, using reef-safe sunscreen and knowing how to identify a rip current are all practical ways to minimize risk while maximizing enjoyment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Here, Rosenstock explains the enjoyment and challenges of breathing life and taboo fun into someone on the edge of death.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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At the heart of this evolution is a core tension: leverage versus certainty.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Some might find the introduction of a major conflict — when a different date turns nightmarish for Sophie, causing Lucy to question her certainties about what makes a good match and berate herself for failing to spot red flags — to be a heavy-handed nudge toward a resolution.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
Noun
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And the Greek goddess of love, pleasure and beauty is also at the ready.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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The surrounding streets are a pleasure to stroll, particularly the wide Corso Italia, where families gather around benches under the trees and couples peruse the boutiques’ window displays.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Should reparations be paid to the descendants of enslaved people?—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The second and third generations continue to press for material reparations and denuclearization.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Analyst Alex Zukin pointed to growing confidence over the near-term growth opportunity around artificial intelligence.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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The success of 2024 provided Team O’Neill with enough confidence to pack their bags and head to Dubai for a start in the Godolphin Mile at Meydan Race Course on April 5, 2025.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Satisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfaction. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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