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
This may be a simple dinner but no corners were cut in terms of satisfaction.
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
American Airlines also saw improvement in customer satisfaction, according to the survey.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Deloitte’s research, meanwhile, shows that 86% of Gen Z workers say a sense of purpose is important to their job satisfaction.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Every seasoned gardener knows the particular satisfaction of coaxing beauty from unlikely places — a stubborn perennial that finally blooms, a shaded corner that transforms with the right groundcover.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
American Airlines also saw improvement in customer satisfaction, according to the survey.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Deloitte’s research, meanwhile, shows that 86% of Gen Z workers say a sense of purpose is important to their job satisfaction.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Every seasoned gardener knows the particular satisfaction of coaxing beauty from unlikely places — a stubborn perennial that finally blooms, a shaded corner that transforms with the right groundcover.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfaction
Noun
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Despite their questionable politics, something about the Millers’ wholesome, Christian contentment strikes a chord with Rue.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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There was no sign of contentment.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The suit identified one of the senior leaders as Michael Rapino, Live Nation’s longtime chief executive, who received almost $90 million in compensation in the three years ending in 2025, securities filings show.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The company disclosed the executive compensation in an SEC filing Friday.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Jakob Larsen, the head of maritime security for BIMCO, the largest international association representing shipowners, said in a note Thursday that most shipping companies need a stable ceasefire and assurances from both sides of the conflict that the strait is safe for transit.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Authorities allege that Bang gave early shareholders false assurances in 2019 that a stock market debut was not on the horizon, inducing them to sell their stakes to a private equity vehicle connected to his associates.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Moon moves through your 5th House of Creativity, bringing energy toward expression and enjoyment.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The platform also accommodates mobile properties such as boats and recreational vehicles, where operational knowledge plays a significant role in both safety and enjoyment.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During closing arguments, Lynn Johnson, an attorney for Christine and Christopher Nolte, suggested the jury award $10 million for noneconomic damages and $5 million for economic damages.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tom Steyer The Democratic billionaire hedge fund founder who is positioning himself as the climate candidate in the race touted his drive to make oil companies pay for damages from climate change, including rising insurance rates and homes lost to wildfires.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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As exemplified through his company’s latest venture, Morton believes predictive intelligence will increasingly define competitive advantage, allowing agents to act with greater certainty and timing.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Seeking certainty Traditionally, engineers have dealt with singularities through software fixes.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
26 Apr. 2026
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The songs are contextualized a little and, among other gentle pleasures, Kole and Galante explore a little of the structural complexity of Bacharach’s constantly shape-shifting music, an outlier among pop compositions and indicative of the composer’s technical genius.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Opening on Thursday, April 23 at Studio 54 in New York City, this starry production leans fully into the show's campy pleasures, delivering plenty of laughs, strong performances and visual flair.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead, reparations for the more than 65,000 victims will be paid by the Trust Fund for Victims, set up by the court’s member states to distribute the funds.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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While there is a respectable moral case to be made for some form of reparations, Tubbs appears to be excessively fixated on policy ideas that would bankrupt our state if actually implemented.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Satisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfaction. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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