1
as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
readers will close the covers of this mystery novel with complete satisfaction
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as in compensation
payment to another for a loss or injury
he's demanding satisfaction from his neighbor for running over his prize tulips
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as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
he proved to my satisfaction that he could not have done it
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Recent Examples of satisfaction
From this point onward, satisfaction deteriorates quickly.
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Ranked by their age, their life satisfaction is below that of their peers in the 60 happiest countries.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Now, amid a cooling job market, employees across the country are seeking new jobs at the highest rate since 2015, according to Gallup, and overall satisfaction with employers has hit a record low.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Participants rated their life satisfaction on a scale from 0 (worst possible life) to 10 (best possible life).
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfaction
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Perhaps the setup for Maryland basketball is mostly fine, and the chief takeaway is simply that university administrators can’t be complacent about their coach’s contentment given the financial and competitive complexities of modern college basketball.—
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Some expats living in the Nordic region have argued that ‘contentment’ is a better word than happiness for what this report measures—a steady, deep sense of satisfaction with one’s life than fleeting joy.—
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Bryant’s compensation package trails that of his predecessor.—
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Last year, Gamble received $5.84 million in stock awards, up from $5.4 million in 2023, while pulling in another $2.99 million in non-equity incentive plan compensation in 2024, against a year-earlier $2.44 million.—
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Under the plan, software giant Oracle would continue to house U.S. user data and provide assurances that the data is not accessible from China, this source added.—
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But on Friday, Trump indicated that despite those assurances made only a day prior, the administration would be moving FSA and the federal student loan system to the Small Business Administration.—
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This behavior not only disrupts the performers' experience but also detracts from the enjoyment of other attendees.—
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There are no limits to the enjoyment these Tawny Ports can bring.—
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However, one certainty is that the proposal will negatively impact all levels of education – from early childhood to graduate and post-doctoral education and training.—
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Invisible network Related Articles Business group hopes President Trump provides tariffs, tax certainty Elon Musk is one of the few winners from Trump auto tariffs Car prices will surge by thousands of dollars because of Trump’s tariffs.—
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The layout is a missed opportunity, as one of the pleasures of Abercrombie is to witness the interplay between her narratives and tropes rather than consider them in isolation.—
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Perry is also the main creative force behind the guiltiest pleasure BET+ original shows.—
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Cities and states have been increasingly considering reparations efforts, with California passing the first state reparations package in the country last fall.—
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These settlements were comprehensive, invoking bold visions of world peace and involving territorial settlements, population movements, security clauses, and financial reparations.—
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Mars enters Leo on the 18th, which should give you the strength to embrace major transformation this month with confidence.—
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The boisterous comedian lights up the stage with sly wit and brazen confidence, conveying Moss’ righteous fury over being bottom of the office food chain.—
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“Satisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfaction. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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