1
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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2
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
Brands like Lululemon and Levi’s consistently outperform larger retailers in shopper satisfaction, despite their narrower assortments.
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Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
So there’s this extreme satisfaction as an artist and as an actor, mixed with emotion.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
But the latest report issued in September by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, a prominent and nonpartisan institution, showed a severe slip in satisfaction with Hamas.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
In fact, scientific research has found that helping others, even acts like donating money, especially during times of crisis — reduces negative emotions like pessimism and increases overall life satisfaction.
—Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
So there’s this extreme satisfaction as an artist and as an actor, mixed with emotion.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
But the latest report issued in September by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, a prominent and nonpartisan institution, showed a severe slip in satisfaction with Hamas.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
In fact, scientific research has found that helping others, even acts like donating money, especially during times of crisis — reduces negative emotions like pessimism and increases overall life satisfaction.
—Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfaction
Noun
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What could be more welcome or promising in any era than a beneficial natural product that facilitates focus and concentration, even while inducing a subtle sense of contentment and well-being?—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Harvard Study of Adult Development —the longest-running happiness study in the world—found that the quality of your relationships is the clearest predictor of long-term contentment and health.—
Greg Orme,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bryant’s compensation package trails that of his predecessor.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2025
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Canadians also can receive unemployment relief and workers’ compensation.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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While SpaceX has a clear advantage in number of launches, schedule assurance, and pricing—and reliability comparable to ULA—Bruno has recently touted the Vulcan rocket's ability to maneuver over long periods in space as a differentiator.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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President Tshisekedi, who has compared the situation in his country to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, recently mentioned being open to a mining deal with the U.S., but has not said if reciprocal issues, like security assurances, are part of that.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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That collection of feelings is called anhedonia—basically a loss of enjoyment.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
6 Apr. 2025
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The show was short-lived, but there was true porcine enjoyment in watching this beloved Muppet get her own talk show.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The lack of certainty about what is leading some scholars to lose their right to study in the US is sending a chill through the international student community.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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For various examples and further detailed indications about the nature and use of the hidden role of certainty and uncertainty when prompting for generative AI, see my coverage at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The layout is a missed opportunity, as one of the pleasures of Abercrombie is to witness the interplay between her narratives and tropes rather than consider them in isolation.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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One of the movie’s greatest pleasures — and greatest challenges for the actors — is its heightened dialogue, which sounds unlike that of any other movie, even if Rudolph sees it as perfectly natural.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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California’s reparations proposal remains the most ambitious, having recommended that eligible recipients receive up to $1.2 million each.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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In California, costly proposals from their reparations panel failed to be signed into law during the 2024 session, four years after the commission was created with significant fanfare.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
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The back-and-forth over tariffs shook confidence in U.S. leadership, exposed fractures within Trump’s team and rattled companies that rely on global sources for products and international customers for sales.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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This uncertainty is eroding confidence in traditional safe-haven assets, contributing to broader market instability.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Satisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfaction. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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