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as in okay
being to one's liking
we found the meal most satisfactory
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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
How many grafts does each zone need to achieve a satisfactory outcome for the eye?
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
If someone asks if arrangements are satisfactory?
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The answer was not satisfactory to management, sources say.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Since its premiere in 2011, Downton Abbey has bid audiences adieu a few times — first, with its television finale after six seasons; then, over the course of two films, any one of which could have been a satisfactory conclusion for this cadre of characters.
—Mekishana Pierre September 11, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
If someone asks if arrangements are satisfactory?
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The answer was not satisfactory to management, sources say.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Since its premiere in 2011, Downton Abbey has bid audiences adieu a few times — first, with its television finale after six seasons; then, over the course of two films, any one of which could have been a satisfactory conclusion for this cadre of characters.
—Mekishana Pierre September 11, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
Adjective
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Still, this is hardly ideal for a defensive line that’s been only adequate outside of defensive end Boubacar Traore.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The longer-term consequences on a generation of struggling children taught without adequate support — or via hybrid education — are also not yet clear, says Susan Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics.—
Eli Cahan,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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Today, the shells continue to be found on powwow regalia (Russell McCloud is an in-demand artist for traditional breastplates), as well as on avant-garde runway fashions and fine jewelry pieces.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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Oregon is fine On the surface, a single loss by the Ducks to a top-five team won’t be all that damaging in the long term.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Newcastle’s Under-18s are third in their league which, on the face of it, looks decent, but winning is not everything.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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There's some decent rain chances the rest of the week, so keep an umbrella handy.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Your family might do it slightly differently and that’s okay.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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For Jackie, the experience became a humbling reminder that even the most careful new parents will make mistakes—and that is okay.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Running back Chase Brown had his best game of the year on the ground, rushing for 108 yards on just 11 carries against the Pittsburgh defense.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas’ best offense in a decade is being wasted by a defense that is shaping up to be one of the worst in program history.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Link play is alright, but David Moyes will want more soon.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the first clip, he can be seen making sure his partner is alright before the two get up to try again.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Teams usually give veterans a chance to get into the lineup, but the roster crunch is here now, and risking waivers on Lazar is probably an acceptable risk.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Moderate — air quality is acceptable.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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