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as in fine
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
Both are satisfactory progressions.
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Jakob Roze,
Health,
16 June 2026
Another judge actually did issue an order blocking the fund from going forward saying that what the administration provided wasn't sufficiently satisfactory about whether the administration was really moving forward with this fund.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Throwing a couple of pizzas in the oven and tossing a simple salad will get a satisfactory answer to that question in less than 20 minutes.
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Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
The mayor’s office statement indicates that resolution was satisfactory enough to lead to Yancey’s reinstatement to her high-ranking position.
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Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for satisfactory
Jakob Roze,
Health,
16 June 2026
Another judge actually did issue an order blocking the fund from going forward saying that what the administration provided wasn't sufficiently satisfactory about whether the administration was really moving forward with this fund.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Throwing a couple of pizzas in the oven and tossing a simple salad will get a satisfactory answer to that question in less than 20 minutes.
—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
The mayor’s office statement indicates that resolution was satisfactory enough to lead to Yancey’s reinstatement to her high-ranking position.
—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for satisfactory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
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Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.
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Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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People will need to be extra cautious next week and check on those without adequate ways of cooling off.
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Ensure adequate intake and stay motivated with the Ombre Water Bottle.
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Sharp seemed okay with the tune being associated with him as a King.
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Her sister, 9, was okay after they were taken out of the water, according to police.
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Find a quiet gate, buy a decent coffee, use your noise-canceling headphones.
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Rear-seat passengers get decent legroom and the cargo area is practical enough for road trips, shopping runs or airport duty.
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Know that things are gonna be alright, and there is definitely a bright future ahead.
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But the kids are alright, too, and several up-and-comers are name-checked as ones to watch.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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Failure to prepare is preparing to fail, and that's not acceptable for Independence Day.
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Trump administration officials have repeatedly said a toll system would not be acceptable.
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They’re also designed to be agreeable and can reinforce a user’s beliefs, even if those beliefs are inaccurate.
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Photo shoot shall be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time as determined between Sponsor and the Grand Prize winner.
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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