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as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
a desirable location for the new house
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Recent Examples of desirable
Rather than following trends, Prada once again set the direction of the conversation, proposing a vision of menswear that felt both highly desirable and culturally relevant.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Broadly speaking, however, scientists do have clues about what tend to be desirable characteristics for the microbiome.
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Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 2026
In the worst case, herbicides kill desirable plants.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Dubbed the Isle of Eight Flags, Amelia Island’s beautiful beaches, winding waterways, and dense maritime forests are first-rate examples of why this land has always been so desirable.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for desirable
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Broadly speaking, however, scientists do have clues about what tend to be desirable characteristics for the microbiome.
—
Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 2026
In the worst case, herbicides kill desirable plants.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Dubbed the Isle of Eight Flags, Amelia Island’s beautiful beaches, winding waterways, and dense maritime forests are first-rate examples of why this land has always been so desirable.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for desirable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
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Sade, the band led by the singer of the same name, which is known for producing some of the sexiest jazz/pop/R&B hybrids of all time, is technically still active, even if the outfit has not released a new album in more than a decade and a half.
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Diehards were inflamed that their sexless music was linked to sexy dark romance clips.
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Keeping their core together seems like a prudent move.
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Perhaps the radical thought of a black woman as president made this approach seem prudent.
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That’s why everything looks different in a cold pool versus a hot shower.
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Either way, El Niño is likely to remain a hot topic throughout 2026.
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Let curiosity guide cooperation toward a wiser agreement.
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Grantham is either a wise veteran warning investors again or a permanent bear who fails to understand a new financial system.
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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If stress builds, schedule a short stretch break and set softer deadlines where possible, because kindness to your body supports reliable output.
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As defense programs push AI capabilities closer to the tactical edge, systems must analyze information where it is collected instead of relying on distant computing resources.
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This game was top-class entertainment, showcased both teams’ tactical flexibility, and could have ended with a very different scoreline.
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Would Hagens for McTavish and Pavel Mintyukov be doable/advisable?
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Wearing hats and loose-fitting clothes that cover as much skin as possible is still advisable on exceptionally hot days.
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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