1
as in fine
being to one's liking
we found the meal most satisfactory
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2
as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the teen's first attempt at cooking dinner was actually quite satisfactory
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Recent Examples of satisfactory
Be sure to triple-check that the details are satisfactory before signing anything.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Privately, some writers walking the staff picket line still had faith in WGAW management to negotiate a satisfactory deal with the AMPTP amid the drama.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Customers tend to be more tolerant of longer resolution times if forward progress is visible and the eventual outcome is satisfactory.
—Michael Podolsky, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Cavedon said the case centers on what happens if a person gives an answer that the officer doesn’t find satisfactory.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Privately, some writers walking the staff picket line still had faith in WGAW management to negotiate a satisfactory deal with the AMPTP amid the drama.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Customers tend to be more tolerant of longer resolution times if forward progress is visible and the eventual outcome is satisfactory.
—Michael Podolsky, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Cavedon said the case centers on what happens if a person gives an answer that the officer doesn’t find satisfactory.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for satisfactory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
Adjective
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Once, French cuisine had a lock on fine dining in this city.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Nick Blankenburg has been fine in the D-corps, but from a physicality standpoint, Josh Manson can’t get back quickly enough.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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After about a year, the trees normally have sent out adequate roots to exist with seasonal rainfall or watering of nearby lawns and shrubs.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The full closure is required to safely accommodate heavy equipment operations, provide adequate workspace for crews, and protect motorists.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Abel is not Buffett and that is okay.—
Vitaliy Katsenelson,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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The girl was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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England, in theory, have players who can offer a decent facsimile of this (Elliot Anderson and Ezri Konsa, in particular), but Tuchel seems inclined to build his England squad around striker and captain Harry Kane over anyone else.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Madrid has failed to win a single major honor since Mbappé arrived at the club, and despite having a decent season based on statistics, there are calls from some Madrid fans to sell their star man.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The first gig was actually alright, but the second and hundred others weren’t.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The new project highlights their natural chemistry and clear affinity for the So Much Fun era—the kids are definitely still alright.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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While the new stadium deal has generated a lot of good press in the days since it was announced, both Swanston and Singh acknowledge that things are extremely early in the process.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Illinois Wesleyan recruit Conor McCabe went 2-for-4 and delivered a three-run double in the fifth inning to put the Knights (13-11, 6-5) ahead for good.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The ruling also points to the wide range of conversion therapy practices that exist and the belief that some approaches might be more acceptable–or less harmful–than others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Any strategic initiative must be complementary and additive to our core audience, must fit within an acceptable leverage parameter, and create clear and identifiable value for our shareholders.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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An alum of the Canadian sketch series SCTV, Moranis was another favorite in the comedy and film worlds before playing the agreeable Barney Rubble in The Flintstones.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Plants To Avoid Near Marigolds While marigolds are generally agreeable in the garden, there are a few plants to avoid placing too close to these cheerful blooms.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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