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
The state also said federal officials have been difficult to work with; despite providing a corrective action plan and admitting that fraud is an issue in Minnesota, the state hasn't received clarity from the federal government about whether the plan is acceptable or not.
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Frankie McLister, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Even impractical choices can seem reasonable, and spending many hundreds of dollars on shoes may suddenly feel acceptable.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
About 41% of workers in general think switching gigs every two to three years is acceptable, with 56% of Gen Zers believing the same, according to a 2024 report from Resume Genius.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
In my child’s mind, Arvand sounded more acceptable than the Islamic Ahmadali.
—Arvand Khosravi, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
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Frankie McLister, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Even impractical choices can seem reasonable, and spending many hundreds of dollars on shoes may suddenly feel acceptable.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
About 41% of workers in general think switching gigs every two to three years is acceptable, with 56% of Gen Zers believing the same, according to a 2024 report from Resume Genius.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
In my child’s mind, Arvand sounded more acceptable than the Islamic Ahmadali.
—Arvand Khosravi, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptable
Adjective
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In an earlier conversation with CT Mirror, Stone said the Tolland facility would have had adequate space for both indoor and outdoor recreation and that its location near the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus could have allowed for mentorship opportunities through the university.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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The camerawork is adequate, but never lifts the movie to a greater aesthetic delight.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While Adam Poole facially resembles Scheider, he is only allowed to do so much and does so in a satisfactory way.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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The regulations allow the stewards to take other circumstances, like satisfactory lap times, into consideration.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their rubber outsole has decent traction to get me there and back (way better than flip flops), and the interior synthetic dries quickly.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Whether for noshing in their natural, juicy and delicious form, or for turning into any number of tasty dishes—applesauce, apple pie, apple butter, and so many more—apples are a relatively inexpensive fruit that typically have a decent shelf life and convenience factor that’s hard to beat.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Most babies will be fine, so no need to stress over the small stuff, and don’t let people pressure you into doing anything.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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The 15 minutes Cowan has averaged over his last two games is fine.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The worship of greatness leads, at best, to disillusionment and, at worst, to the insanity unleashed by the Wagnerian Hitler.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The service Always friendly, and a good guest-to-staff ratio means help is never far away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some amount of thatch in your lawn is okay.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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This is a suggestion to check in on any college professors in your life, who, at least according to television, might not be okay.—
Monica Hesse,
Washington Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptable. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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