How to Use satisfying in a Sentence

satisfying

adjective
  • Few things are as satisfying as a bowl of beans and rice.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Cold nights call for a warm and satisfying bowl of chili.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • That has made his growth all the more satisfying.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
  • And that seemed very clear and satisfying.
    — David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Less satisfying are the cuts that have been made to some minor roles.
    — Rhoda Feng, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2024
  • Jeff always seems like he’s just got done with the most satisfying swim in the ocean.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Add fruit or nuts to cottage cheese for a satisfying snack.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The veggie pho xao is sweet and spicy, warm and satisfying.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Very satisfying and a good protein punch for the day.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The thin crust was chewy yet charred, simple but deeply satisfying.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
  • What comes out is salty, sweet, savory, and deeply satisfying with hot rice.
    — Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2026
  • Pair with coleslaw for a satisfying, fuss-free dinner that's ready in no time.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • The blend of savory and sweet is so satisfying.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Plus, tortilla strips top each bowl for a satisfying crunch.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Plus, tortilla strips top each bowl for a satisfying crunch.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Not much is as satisfying as closing the final page of a good book.
    — Kate Jerde, Architectural Digest, 28 Dec. 2025
  • So fresh, so clean, so satisfying!
    — ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Roll them into a lettuce wrap or add them to a rice bowl for a quick but satisfying meal.
    — Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 21 June 2023
  • Creamy, cheesy, smoky, and satisfying, this skillet meal hits the spot.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
  • This is a satisfying hot sandwich with a nice sweet and spicy combo.
    — Alex Golden, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
  • And math was always the thing that gave me the most satisfying answers to why things are true.
    — Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 22 Mar. 2023
  • But there was no satisfying answer to the problem of the art.
    — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Comfort food at its most rich and satisfying.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Comfort food at its most rich and satisfying.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Why is climbing in video games so satisfying?
    — Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
  • That's the safest route, but hardly the most satisfying.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
  • This can be way more satisfying than inflicting your own tastes on them.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Mix it with bananas and berries for a satisfying breakfast or snack.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Make a satisfying cook’s choice stewed fruit bowl to break up the monotony using dried, canned and even frozen fruits.
    — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
  • For the young founder, that’s a satisfying way to make a lasting impact.
    — Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

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