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
To better understand how long-term perception and desirability function in real-world scenarios, Buich has taken to studying luxury houses and premium brands.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
The national real estate website ranked the capital city high for its affordability, quality of life, job market strength and desirability.
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Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
28 May 2026
To top the list, a place must earn high scores in criteria such as affordability, desirability, and quality of life, which encompass factors like healthcare, infrastructure, and education.
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Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
By increasing their desirability, the state can generate significant revenue, which would then be used to enhance cash flow for essential services such as insurance, energy and pharmaceuticals.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
The national real estate website ranked the capital city high for its affordability, quality of life, job market strength and desirability.
—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
28 May 2026
To top the list, a place must earn high scores in criteria such as affordability, desirability, and quality of life, which encompass factors like healthcare, infrastructure, and education.
—
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
By increasing their desirability, the state can generate significant revenue, which would then be used to enhance cash flow for essential services such as insurance, energy and pharmaceuticals.
—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for desirability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirability
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Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, is reportedly conducting feasibility and site-selection studies for a new modular spent nuclear fuel reprocessing plant.
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This year’s report instead includes measurements of each idea’s impact, feasibility (high, medium or low) and how long each would likely take (less than a year, one to three years, or more than three years).
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In early February 2026 Caine expressed concerns about initiating a war with Iran, pointing out the risks of a long-term conflict without offering guidance on the advisability of going to war.
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The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test.
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These first citations demonstrate how the idea of a United States of America enlarged itself gradually out of practical expediencies.
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Political expediency, like political misconduct, is not limited to any one party.
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Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience.
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That’s a multi-year explanation disguised as the expedience of the half-hour rush that came Monday.
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In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations.
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Each piece of vintage clothing carries some mix of memory, usefulness and resale value, and telling those apart is the hard part.
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The dataset is a byproduct of usefulness.
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“Desirability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirability. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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