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
In that latter group, the top reason (80%) cited for their lack of satisfaction was that their wages haven’t kept pace with the cost of living.
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Almost exactly 12 years after that tragedy, the sale may bring at least a small measure of satisfaction.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
There were no differences in user satisfaction between prosthesis types, and of those who reported using myoelectric prostheses, 44 percent went on to abandon them altogether.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
Scott gave the character a perverse sense of craft, plus the occasional flourish of satisfaction.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Almost exactly 12 years after that tragedy, the sale may bring at least a small measure of satisfaction.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
There were no differences in user satisfaction between prosthesis types, and of those who reported using myoelectric prostheses, 44 percent went on to abandon them altogether.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
Scott gave the character a perverse sense of craft, plus the occasional flourish of satisfaction.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfaction
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama says there are two ways to reach contentment.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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His gift was something most people spend their lives chasing: contentment.Bailey Richards, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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The firm will no doubt advocate for the company to reduce its needlessly high SG&A expenses and right-size executive compensation to reflect business performance.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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The attorney, who was allegedly aware of his health status, told the woman not to disclose their encounter and offered her free legal services as compensation, the filing reads.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Joe Custer, a key individual in the case, has submitted an affidavit detailing these assurances, admitting that Haas doesn't currently have the resources to charter their own Cup Series teams, and could therefore give there's to 23XI and FRM.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The rhythm and soundscape of Arctic life For centuries, the Inuit have relied on an assurance of ice to support their hunting lifestyles.Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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Congressional statutes outlaw conspiracies to intimidate people in the enjoyment of their federal rights.The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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These delicious caps should induce euphoria and relaxation and are also sure to elicit tremendous enjoyment with their 100% Belgian Chocolate formulation and light blueberry flavoring.Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
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This regulatory certainty will catalyze stablecoin adoption across the fintech and traditional banking sectors, bolstering U.S. dollar dominance in global markets.Alexander S. Blume, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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At the moment, the only certainty with the Yankees’ 2025 defensive alignment is that Aaron Judge will be in right field.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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And perhaps that’s what makes this message from Dr. Daniel Crosby so compelling— these three words matter so much within the context of our personal and financial growth because these aren’t just three nice ideas that give us a momentary sense of pleasure.Tim Maurer, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a pleasure being a part of Vanderpump Rules and filling your TV screens with our lives over the past decade.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the world of international human rights law, enabling one community to see justice served sets precedence for others who are also seeking accountability and reparations.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Therefore, no additional legal obligations exist that may create a call for reparations or action not directly negotiated.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Makeup, initially applied judiciously, becomes a heavily layered shellac, an attempt to gain confidence through cosmetics.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Economic confidence hangs in the balance as constitutional judges weigh how to rule on Yoon’s fate over the next 180 days.William Pesek, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Satisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfaction. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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