as in feasibility
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the desirability of immortality becomes a little less certain after some consideration of the consequences
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Recent Examples of desirability
Given the current childcare workforce challenges, providers that prioritize competitive wages, professional development and strong workplace cultures will be better positioned to attract and retain top talent, which in turn enhances their reputation and desirability among parents.
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Sara Mauskopf, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
For all the ballyhoo about the social desirability of moviegoing—the thrill of laughing or crying with a crowd, of a collective gasp of surprise or horror—the most important aspect of the theatrical experience, whether for studio films, art-house releases, or revivals, is commercial.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 June 2025
The Boston Consulting Group’s study identified quality and craftsmanship as the top drivers of brand desirability, more than hype, scarcity and even cool collaborations, which didn’t even make it to the ranking of the top 10 levers.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
While many people are aware of the desirability of freezing your credit at Experian, Equifax and TransUnion, most people are not aware of the National Consumer Telecommunications and Utilities Exchange (NCTUE) which is the credit reporting agency used by the major cell phone service companies.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Sara Mauskopf, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
For all the ballyhoo about the social desirability of moviegoing—the thrill of laughing or crying with a crowd, of a collective gasp of surprise or horror—the most important aspect of the theatrical experience, whether for studio films, art-house releases, or revivals, is commercial.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 June 2025
The Boston Consulting Group’s study identified quality and craftsmanship as the top drivers of brand desirability, more than hype, scarcity and even cool collaborations, which didn’t even make it to the ranking of the top 10 levers.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
While many people are aware of the desirability of freezing your credit at Experian, Equifax and TransUnion, most people are not aware of the National Consumer Telecommunications and Utilities Exchange (NCTUE) which is the credit reporting agency used by the major cell phone service companies.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirability
Noun
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Today’s digital-savvy consumers are seeking not only customization, but also expediency.—
Wolfgang Sixl,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Touting job creation for political expediency is one thing.—
Ashley Nunes,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Even so, a few of the essays seem shaped by expedience.—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
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Redemptive leadership at this level means designing for legacy, not expedience.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This should both boost our understanding of these powerful blasts of radio waves and increase their usefulness as probes of the universe's baryonic matter content.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Leapfrog urged CMS to improve data usefulness by reporting results from federal programs using the actual name of the brick-and-mortar hospital, not its CMS Certification Number.—
Michael L. Millenson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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“Desirability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirability. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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