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.
—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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirability
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Flying is the company’s second Nova-C lander named Athena featuring NASA’s PRIME-1 drill, to land a drill and mass spectrometer near the south pole of the moon in order to demonstrate the feasibility of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and measure the volatile content of subsurface samples.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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With these capabilities, computational feasibility will alter significantly.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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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.—
L. Sue Baugh,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
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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.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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These first citations demonstrate how the idea of a United States of America enlarged itself gradually out of practical expediencies.—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Political expediency, like political misconduct, is not limited to any one party.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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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.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s a multi-year explanation disguised as the expedience of the half-hour rush that came Monday.—
Sam McDowell
Updated March 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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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.—
SADEK WAHBA,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Sep. 2025
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As consumers rarely reward clever technology for its own sake - the experts and talks through the week will show how to reward usefulness, confidence and ease.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The board did not separately vote on that request, but Interim Chief Business Officer Lisa Grant-Dawson acknowledged the usefulness of such an update before the district’s first interim report in December.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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