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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
Wasn’t the satisfaction of his work, ultimately, to solve the puzzle, to uncover the secrets of the perish’d souls?
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Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Watching the country roll by, from a plush train car can feel almost cinematic – not to mention there’s a certain satisfaction in knowing that rail travel is more environmentally sound than its alternatives.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 31 Oct. 2024
Analyzing customer satisfaction metrics aids in setting clear, actionable performance goals that help unify your team and drive long-term success.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, in another measure – satisfaction with the choice of major-party candidates – partisans find a place to agree.
—Gary Langer, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Watching the country roll by, from a plush train car can feel almost cinematic – not to mention there’s a certain satisfaction in knowing that rail travel is more environmentally sound than its alternatives.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 31 Oct. 2024
Analyzing customer satisfaction metrics aids in setting clear, actionable performance goals that help unify your team and drive long-term success.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, in another measure – satisfaction with the choice of major-party candidates – partisans find a place to agree.
—Gary Langer, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfaction
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This creates a layer of agreement and contentment in the relationship that lacks depth and genuine connection.Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Paige Vickers/Vox Meaning, purpose, success, contentment.Vox Staff, Vox, 13 Aug. 2024
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Instead, under a new agreement with market traders, the corporation will provide financial compensation and advice.Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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The bonus hit comes after the company altered its compensation plan for fiscal 2023.BYSasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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His family later sued Alameda County and received a $7 million settlement along with assurances that the sheriff’s office would implement new training for its deputies.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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There are no assurances regarding the success of these efforts.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Designed as an active, indoor-outdoor retreat, Ocean House emphasizes effortless enjoyment and low-maintenance luxury, ideal for those seeking both durability and sophistication.News Release, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Activities and Experiences Since the resort's ethos is enjoyment and peace throughout your stay, activities here follow that same path of relaxation.Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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This seems like a near certainty to me now, having looked at competing proposals for next steps, the first in yesterday’s letter from DA Bragg to Judge Juan Merchan and the second in a letter that the president-elect’s lawyers sent Judge Merchan today.Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024
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However, Trump’s trademark unpredictability is the one trait that kept many Chinese officials awake at night and still haunts them, especially in a place where certainty in government and policy is almost a given under one-party rule.CNN Staff, CNN, 7 Nov. 2024
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Once inside, though, the experience is pure pleasure.Laurie Werner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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McCarthy never got the same pleasure of signing on long-term.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Any re-entry before Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty is fully restored, war crimes perpetrators are brought to justice, and reparations are addressed will not only tarnish their reputation but also signal corporate complicity in Russia’s ongoing aggression.Nezir Sinani, Fortune Europe, 21 Nov. 2024
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Members of the Women’s Climate Assembly (WCA) are seeking reparations for environmental and social damages inflicted by historic mining, and a greater say in the extraction of critical minerals needed for the world’s transition to clean energy.Kim Harrisberg and Jack Graham, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Nov. 2024
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This provides some confidence for utilities to outline their undergrounding plans and rate hike proposals to invite feedback from customers and stakeholders.Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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The poll, which is part of a series of surveys conducted by Gallup, found that respondents' faith in joining the alliance had fallen, along with Ukrainians' confidence in U.S. leadership as an ally and military backer and their likelihood of joining the European Union any time soon.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Satisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfaction. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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