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as in okay
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
This approach fosters goodwill and leads to more sustainable and satisfactory outcomes.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The findings are available to the public at cdc.gov, with a score of 86 and above deemed satisfactory and anything under considered unsatisfactory.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
The player: Luis Ortiz Ortiz’s first three starts, respectively, could be classified as ugly, satisfactory and excellent.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The team and Booth failed to reach terms on an extension that both parties felt was satisfactory before the 2024-25 season got underway, per Haynes.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The findings are available to the public at cdc.gov, with a score of 86 and above deemed satisfactory and anything under considered unsatisfactory.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
The player: Luis Ortiz Ortiz’s first three starts, respectively, could be classified as ugly, satisfactory and excellent.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The team and Booth failed to reach terms on an extension that both parties felt was satisfactory before the 2024-25 season got underway, per Haynes.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
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Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels has benefits, including: Bone health: Women reach peak bone mass around 30.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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This will give you adequate time to find the perfect viewing location and watch the sun glide between the skyscrapers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
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In any case, for the other guests, the tripping goes fine.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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Together, the two properties form a seamless downtown ecosystem. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Reading these reports alongs with your own research can give you a decent idea of which cruise ships are doing the most to reduce their impact.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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But the Tar Heel state has a decent amount of talent this year, and UNC does not appear to be in position to take advantage of it.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Related Articles Despite all the economic turmoil in the world, the shopping center industry has been in good shape.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
19 May 2025
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Here are 5 of the best Our best wishes on a safe start to the day.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
19 May 2025
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If yields spike beyond acceptable levels, the Federal Reserve may be forced to intervene - buying Treasuries to stabilize markets.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Then, in 2020, the Maryland Department of the Environment further reduced the acceptable level of lead in apartments from 4 to 1 mcgs/sq ft, which can easily be walked into the apartment on shoes.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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