as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
told the bike rental man that a ten-speed with four broken gears was not acceptable
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Recent Examples of acceptable
Bikini tops are acceptable as shirts inside most establishments, and clothes are light and airy.
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Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The spokesperson added that donated goods help fund Goodwill’s career and job-training services, which support millions of people annually, and encouraged donors to check local guidelines on acceptable items.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
All voters must bring an acceptable form of identification to verify their identity.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
Or are the Seminoles at risk of sliding into irrelevance if trips to the Gator Bowl become acceptable?
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
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Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The spokesperson added that donated goods help fund Goodwill’s career and job-training services, which support millions of people annually, and encouraged donors to check local guidelines on acceptable items.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
All voters must bring an acceptable form of identification to verify their identity.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
Or are the Seminoles at risk of sliding into irrelevance if trips to the Gator Bowl become acceptable?
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptable
Adjective
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The government, in its brief and in court, argued that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has the authority to terminate any parole program and gave adequate notice by publishing the termination in the federal registry.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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As the United States established dominance on the world stage, the White House grounds changed dramatically, with major expansions to prevent overcrowding and afford the first family and their staff adequate office space on the maximum-security property.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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To receive the senior rate, a person must apply to the Rogers Water Utilities and present satisfactory proof of age, such as a government issued identification card, driver's license, passport or birth certificate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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His plan and his answers in terms of navigating those name, image, and likeness waters were not viewed satisfactory enough.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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To be sure, that was a decent salary back then, and would be equivalent to roughly $114,000 today.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Tigers earned a commitment from former Mississippi State offensive lineman Luke Work, who has decent experience at every position along the offensive line except center.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The American brand has been manufacturing customizable stationery and fine leather goods since 1969.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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That's fine by Rodgers, who knows a thing or two about sneaking in the playoffs and going on a run.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, on his eighth touch, Payne turned a good play into a disaster.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arsenal’s second-half performance here was arguably their best of the campaign.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Items like mascara and eyeliner have shorter lifespans due to their potential for bacteria, while blush, foundation, and concealer might be okay for more prolonged use.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tucker Carlson interviewed white nationalist Nick Fuentes, and now the right is divided on whether that’s okay.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptable. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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