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as in fine
being to one's liking
we found the meal most satisfactory
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2
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
The defense was more than satisfactory in subduing the league’s top offense.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Be sure to triple-check that the details are satisfactory before signing anything.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Privately, some writers walking the staff picket line still had faith in WGAW management to negotiate a satisfactory deal with the AMPTP amid the drama.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Cavedon said the case centers on what happens if a person gives an answer that the officer doesn’t find satisfactory.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Be sure to triple-check that the details are satisfactory before signing anything.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Privately, some writers walking the staff picket line still had faith in WGAW management to negotiate a satisfactory deal with the AMPTP amid the drama.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Cavedon said the case centers on what happens if a person gives an answer that the officer doesn’t find satisfactory.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for satisfactory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
Adjective
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In a game worthy of the finest chess matches, Patrick Henry High School coach Sheldon Watkins and Ramon Orozco of Eastlake traded moves for seven innings — bunting, stealing and walking hitters intentionally.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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There’s a fine blue line between stupid and clever.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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During that time, certain areas of the garage may be closed temporarily, but officials say adequate parking will remain available throughout the duration of the project.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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When machines surpass human capability, humanity’s only adequate response is a collective one.—
Shlomit Wagman,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Trap and Remove Them Using traps to catch the squirrels and relocate them is perfectly okay with the humane methods that act as a cage instead of hurting the little creature.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
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So, just to the public, what’s happening out there, this isn’t right, okay?—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Kochanowicz got off to a decent start, despite getting hit in the foot by a sharp comebacker.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Overall, Edeme does feel like the industry, including mainstream media outlets, have done a decent job in giving her her flowers.—
Susan Akyeampong,
Allure,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The first gig was actually alright, but the second and hundred others weren’t.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The new project highlights their natural chemistry and clear affinity for the So Much Fun era—the kids are definitely still alright.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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But on the other hand the club also needed power, and even in a best case scenario Durbin never projected as someone who’d move the needle much in that area.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Then obviously, the Colorado Eagles and the Colorado Avalanche — just two really good teams.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Trump has previously said that a suspension of uranium enrichment for 20 years would be acceptable.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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This involved iterative global surveys and consensus workshops to identify key principles, acceptable terminology and ways to implement changes that are feasible and easily communicated.—
Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The room gets more agreeable and less capable at the same time, and almost no one notices, because agreeable feels like progress.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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That April, OpenAI also rolled back an update to ChatGPT that the company said made the GPT-4o model overly flattering and agreeable, known as sycophancy.—
Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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