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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
In some quarters, the closure of Spirit has been called inevitable, and even desirable.
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
It is worn by each girl in turn in order to stage herself as stylish and desirable.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Even reclaiming loneliness as a desirable state feels Texan, like a reminder that the Lone Star symbolizes independence.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Rivercrest More upscale, prestigious and polished, Rivercrest is one of Fort Worth’s most desirable and most expensive neighborhoods.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
It is worn by each girl in turn in order to stage herself as stylish and desirable.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Even reclaiming loneliness as a desirable state feels Texan, like a reminder that the Lone Star symbolizes independence.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Rivercrest More upscale, prestigious and polished, Rivercrest is one of Fort Worth’s most desirable and most expensive neighborhoods.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
Adjective
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The king-size island bed in the middle of the room is a sexy touch, as is the hot tub on the terrace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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There’s a vulnerability to being touched by something, to finding something sexy or scary, and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is filled with a wry but immense compassion for its heroine and her habit of holding up concepts to ward off her own reactions.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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To those who disagreed with him, Adams was a tireless pest trying to force his views onto more moderate and prudent men.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The new northbound camera also could capture unlawful right turns on red by drivers who fail to stop or who turn in a manner the city describes as not careful and prudent.—
Theo Karantsalis,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The first quarter was back and forth until the Aces got hot, going on a 13-0 run over a 90-second stretch to break open a double-digit lead fueled by six points from Carter.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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When simmered in water just hot enough to bring it to a safe temperature, the meat will be juicy and tender.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Virgos are patient, kind, and wise like Sundown.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The two candidates who advance to the general election would be wise to offer Californians a hope for the future that doesn’t call back to our yesterdays.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Closing arguments are on Thursday, and a decision from an advisory jury and the judge overseeing the case, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, are possible next week.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Players need a tactical mind and a splendid overall strategy.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Operators will use a tactical battle management system, leveraging offboard sensor information, to direct a test interceptor vehicle toward the simulated threat.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Washing fruit in advance is not advisable; pre-washing accelerates decay.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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Barca are 8/15 to score the night’s first goal, but writing Madrid off entirely in any Clasico is rarely advisable.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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