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as in okay
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
The index ranges from green, where the air quality is satisfactory and air pollution poses little or no risk, to maroon, which is considered hazardous.
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Corey Williams, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
The two players United signed from Arsenal’s youth system last summer had ensured a satisfactory end to the trip at least.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Multiple audits — including one presented to the supervisors last month — found the company has continuously fallen short of the 90-95% compliance rate needed for a satisfactory rating.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Father’s Day tends to carry the rep of being a lower-key celebration, with a satisfactory time including food and beverages, maybe a clothing item, and peace and quiet.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 6 June 2025
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Corey Williams, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
The two players United signed from Arsenal’s youth system last summer had ensured a satisfactory end to the trip at least.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Multiple audits — including one presented to the supervisors last month — found the company has continuously fallen short of the 90-95% compliance rate needed for a satisfactory rating.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Father’s Day tends to carry the rep of being a lower-key celebration, with a satisfactory time including food and beverages, maybe a clothing item, and peace and quiet.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
Adjective
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Inhibiting top talent’s potential by withholding adequate support for their bold initiatives exposes a company mistaking activity for true, impactful progress.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Reasons the Evidence Is Mixed Bananas are rich in healthy nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, calcium, fiber, and vitamins A, B6, and C.1 Muscles require adequate levels of electrolytes to function properly.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Yet there's also some darn fine journalism in writer/director James Gunn's film.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The cake itself was fine and light, but might benefit from a soak of some kind.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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But something good and decent rose from their sacrifice.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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While most of the passengers hail from outside Cook County, a decent percentage are like me, locals proud to call this toddlin’ town home.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The most important thing to consider when determining if a certain plant is a good match for hydrangeas is growing conditions.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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After all, how often would Canada's biggest hockey market have a chance to acquire Canada's best player?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Perhaps whatever was negotiated and making budget projections acceptable.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Although it’s popularly practiced by many women, Joey Fatone and Jax Taylor are among the famous men who have proudly spoken about receiving plastic surgery to destigmatize the notion that such operations are acceptable for people of certain genders.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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