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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
Students can choose to accept final grades based on their coursework up until this week or retroactively change their grades to a satisfactory/no credit mark.
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Sophie Comeau, NBC news, 15 Dec. 2025
Stress can also make the holidays feel less satisfactory.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 Dec. 2025
In addition, the hospital had to demonstrate high-quality care by achieving satisfactory rates of unexpected newborn complications, C-sections, and episiotomies.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025
The precautionary advisory that is currently in effect will be lifted once satisfactory test results are obtained, according to officials.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
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The American brand has been manufacturing customizable stationery and fine leather goods since 1969.—
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That's fine by Rodgers, who knows a thing or two about sneaking in the playoffs and going on a run.—
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The government, in its brief and in court, argued that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has the authority to terminate any parole program and gave adequate notice by publishing the termination in the federal registry.—
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As the United States established dominance on the world stage, the White House grounds changed dramatically, with major expansions to prevent overcrowding and afford the first family and their staff adequate office space on the maximum-security property.—
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And if someone wasn't thrilled with that, that's okay too.—
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He was taken to the hospital with serious wounds to his face and body, but was released and is expected to be okay.—
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To be sure, that was a decent salary back then, and would be equivalent to roughly $114,000 today.—
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On Wednesday, the Tigers earned a commitment from former Mississippi State offensive lineman Luke Work, who has decent experience at every position along the offensive line except center.—
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Santa's job is to make sure everybody else is alright.—
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The report, titled ‘The kids aren’t alright’, describes how $12 billion a year is being lost because younger people are spending less on housing, transportation, and food by living in the family home.—
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
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Two months later, the Shah, suffering from cancer, fled Iran and commenced the indignity of travelling from one country to the next, looking for an acceptable place of exile.—
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The danger is that in the rush to remove a strongman, outside powers elevate leaders who are more acceptable internationally but no more accountable domestically.—
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Advertisement Doustdar says the White House announcement was the result of several months of discussion to reach a mutually agreeable price plan for the drug.—
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Trump has asserted that an end to the war in Ukraine is closer than ever, but an official deal that is agreeable to both sides has yet to materialize.—
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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