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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
But with a still-young core, a brilliant front office, a future Hall of Fame coach, a market that is super desirable for free agents, and (last but not least) a helpful tax situation, there’s no reason the Panthers can’t win another one (or two) before this run is done.
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Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
The primary duty of labor may be overcome, then, only by the free agreement of the laborers that such pursuits are desirable enough to give of the fruits of their work to support it.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 18 June 2025
What's Going On?' This real estate, right next door to Paramount Studios, wasn’t always so desirable.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 13 June 2025
The idea of multi-story homes with small footprints is a more desirable approach to density for some people than apartments.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
The primary duty of labor may be overcome, then, only by the free agreement of the laborers that such pursuits are desirable enough to give of the fruits of their work to support it.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 18 June 2025
What's Going On?' This real estate, right next door to Paramount Studios, wasn’t always so desirable.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 13 June 2025
The idea of multi-story homes with small footprints is a more desirable approach to density for some people than apartments.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
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According to costume designer Joanna Johnston, this was a compromise; director Richard Curtis had envisioned a sexier, barer outfit.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
17 June 2025
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According to consumer insight company OnePoll, the original television commercial with Gandy was considered one of the sexiest of all time in a study published in 2008.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Banning any emulsifiers that might be found to cause serious harm would be prudent, but then foods that contain them would have to be reformulated—a costly, time-consuming endeavor.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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The trade Given these risks, hedging is prudent for investors with significant tech exposure, particularly those concerned about short-term volatility.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Despite Benfica’s determination to preserve the core of a potentially special team, Fernandez returned to Portugal with Chelsea hot in pursuit.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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There are a lot of reasons gas prices are such a hot topic, and three of the main reasons include: 1.—
Linnea Geiss,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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In hindsight that decision may not have been the wisest.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Demonstrating a talent for working in fluent french peppered with a british accent, the actor delivers one of his most indelible acting turns as the sly, wry, and wise business mogul-turned- butler who finds new purpose in life working on the other side of the fence.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The operator lands their FPV by the side of a track or on a rooftop and waits for possible targets, alerted either by a spotter drone or using the drone’s own camera.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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Most recently, a gunman in tactical gear opened fire on a Border Patrol facility in Texas.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 July 2025
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Despite the company’s efforts to address these issues, caution is advisable when considering SMCI stock.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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As with any dietary change, consulting with a healthcare provider is advisable to determine the most suitable approach for your health goals.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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