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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
That answer was not satisfactory for the majority of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which did not pass along Edelman’s nomination to a full vote.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
However, the conditions are not satisfactory to all.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 May 2025
The tablet also supports Dolby Atmos sound, and while the stereo separation is satisfactory, don't expect to be surrounded by the audio.
—PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
The Air Quality Index (AQI), developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), measures air pollution on a scale from 0 to 500:
0-50 (Green): Good—air quality is satisfactory.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
However, the conditions are not satisfactory to all.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 May 2025
The tablet also supports Dolby Atmos sound, and while the stereo separation is satisfactory, don't expect to be surrounded by the audio.
—PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
The Air Quality Index (AQI), developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), measures air pollution on a scale from 0 to 500:
0-50 (Green): Good—air quality is satisfactory.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for satisfactory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
Adjective
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The Testing Gap Enterprises are rushing to deployment without adequate testing.—
Victor Orlovski,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Because of the heat, sun exposure, and humidity (which increases sweating and ultimately strips the skin of moisture), getting an adequate amount of hydration in the summer is vital for healthy complexions.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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On Sunday evening, Broadway’s finest, including George Clooney, Mia Farrow, Lea Michele and Tonys host Cynthia Erivo, gathered outside of Radio City Music Hall under a covered red carpet, avoiding the dreary New York City weather.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Under his watchful eye, the new site will spotlight the finest talents in the region.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Sales were decent, too, with more than one million copies shifted per year at the height of what quickly became a phenomenon.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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On its own, the ICE delivers a decent if not incredible 51.4mpg (42.8mpg with US gallon).—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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As good as Trachtenberg is at keeping secrets, this particular one seems unlikely.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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These complaints, however, are one in the same: a kind of abject judgment on what audiences deem as acceptable for a public figure.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Ask yourself: Will your product need sub-second response times, or is several-second latency acceptable?—
Junyu Huang,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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