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 hotels in the area were adequate but utilitarian.—
Bambina Wise,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each facility must have sufficient staff to support visitor-management and have adequate disinfecting supplies and personal protective equipment for staffers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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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The University of Florida product made a decent impact his rookie season, appearing in 12 games and rushing 38 times for 161 yards and a touchdown.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, food aboard the International Space Station and the Tiangong leaves much to be desired, with the menus reading like something more suited to iron rations for a Round Britain yacht race than a decent meal.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Simply pump the handle to cut food into fine, chunky, or coarse bits as needed.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Daniel Craig plays the detective Benoit Blanc, a southern gentleman with a deep drawl and a love of fine linen suits.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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 14 Nov. 2025.
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