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as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a satisfying and relaxing bubble bath after a long day
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as in compelling
having the power to persuade
"I don't feel like it" is not a satisfying reason for skipping your chores
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as in comforting
making one feel good inside
received many satisfying compliments on her gardening efforts
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as in alleviating
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
the players satisfied their hunger after the game with a big pasta dinner
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as in convincing
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
it took me a while to satisfy my attorney that I had good grounds for a lawsuit
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as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of
the contractor had clearly failed to satisfy the terms of the agreement
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as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to
a hot dinner and a relaxing massage never fails to satisfy her after a long week at work
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as in compensating
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury
the owners of the restaurant were generously satisfied for any business lost during the filming
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Recent Examples of satisfying
Shivani Vora, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Even so, the Netflix hit delivers a satisfying kick of visceral excitement with its brutal contests and a clutch of compelling new characters.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
There’s something satisfying about singing together.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Guests will enjoy pampering beyond the spa with an attentive staff that prioritizes service to ensure a sophisticated and satisfying experience.
—Shivani Vora, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Even so, the Netflix hit delivers a satisfying kick of visceral excitement with its brutal contests and a clutch of compelling new characters.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
Employees who cultivate relationships at work have a more fun and satisfying experience.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
There’s something satisfying about singing together.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfying
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Focusing On Historical Consistency A successful micro-cap IPO relies on telling a compelling growth story, backed by consistent financial data.Ivan Lunegov, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Some efforts have been criticized for their inability to sustain compelling narratives throughout the course of a season.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Research — a survey of 109 CEOs of major Canadian organizations, complemented by in-depth qualitative interviews with 46 of them — suggests six strategies for alleviating loneliness that leaders can employ.Alaric Bourgoin, Sarah L. Wright, Jean-François Harvey, Saouré Kouamé, Harvard Business Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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Much of this latest round of donations went to organizations focused on alleviating poverty, Scott wrote in a blog post on Wednesday.Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rivers insisted Monday that there are different ways of convincing a team its record is not reflective of its abilities.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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In their calculation, their chances of reversing vaccine injury with unsupported, experimental treatments are better than convincing policy makers to care for disabled people.Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Women Genuinely Enjoy Their Own Company Society tends to view coupled individuals as happier and more fulfilled than single people, even when single people have meaningful relationships and genuinely fulfilling lives.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, Deadpool & Wolverine provides a fulfilling and happy goodbye to all those pieces.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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There weren’t historical castles, pleasant hills, or the familiar scenes of chanting fans and players warming up around him.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant is decidedly small, a pleasant change of scenery for Charlotte, where large, echoey restaurants have become so commonplace.Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Cornell research found cycle thresholds, or Ct levels, higher than 35 in the sample, which indicates low viral levels; typically, experts look for levels under 20 as conclusive evidence that the virus is circulating.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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No conclusive proof that Musk is Dittmann appears to have emerged.David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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The first takeaway, then, is that Valve and Intel are collaborating to tackle this, which is encouraging.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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While the cooler-than-expected producer price index news was encouraging, the data wasn’t viewed as important enough to settle bonds down.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfying. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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