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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
The expert committee offered some explanations such as a systematic difference between those who did and did not participate in the polls, but ultimately felt none of them was completely satisfactory.
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Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The Ridgeline has a 1,583-pound payload, a satisfactory limit but not as much as some competitors.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
Remember, the process is not about achieving perfection but about creating a satisfactory plan that can evolve over time.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
In fact, until a 1978 federal act outlawed mandatory retirement before the age of 70, and a 1986 law abolished it altogether, many employers required people to step down by 65, establishing an expectation that careers should come to a satisfactory end in life’s seventh decade.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024
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Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The Ridgeline has a 1,583-pound payload, a satisfactory limit but not as much as some competitors.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
Remember, the process is not about achieving perfection but about creating a satisfactory plan that can evolve over time.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
In fact, until a 1978 federal act outlawed mandatory retirement before the age of 70, and a 1986 law abolished it altogether, many employers required people to step down by 65, establishing an expectation that careers should come to a satisfactory end in life’s seventh decade.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
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Children are living in tents without adequate access to safe water, sanitation or adequate protection from the elements.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson said with recent staff increases at the 911 call center, there should be adequate staffing during the arctic blast unless weather conditions make travel challenging.Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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That was fine with Bronson, a construction company owner, who wanted tails.Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Probably best known as the longtime Dior executive who developed its fine jewelry and watch division, Nicolas has also worked at Cartier and Sotheby’s before becoming general manager of Printemps’ flagship Haussmann store in 2021.Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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If Williams gets decent protection and can hang in the pocket, receivers D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze, Keenan Allen and tight end Cole Kmet are capable of making plays.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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To be clear, longer-term measures of breadth are still in decent shape.David Keller, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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As holiday travel begins, the necessities everyone needs on hand is their phone, a good pair of wireless headphones, and a reliable portable charger to power them up.Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Those decisions center on what sacrifices are acceptable, and do-able, in the push against remote work.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Stanley recalled telling Richardson profiling was not acceptable and if it was confirmed, it would not be tolerated.Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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