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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
The desirable outcome is that a jury, which decides questions of fact, decides that social media is addictive and it was designed to maximize engagement.
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
But fundamentally, there is a difference in training and inference computing, and what attributes of a chip are most desirable for each varies.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
One method to prevent overspray is to use a piece of heavy cardboard to protect desirable plants.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Goyoaga cautioned that nut flours’ sticky density generally works less well in recipes for cookies, where crispness is often desirable.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
But fundamentally, there is a difference in training and inference computing, and what attributes of a chip are most desirable for each varies.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
One method to prevent overspray is to use a piece of heavy cardboard to protect desirable plants.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Goyoaga cautioned that nut flours’ sticky density generally works less well in recipes for cookies, where crispness is often desirable.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
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Dark, sexy, thrillingly complicated—across the last 60 years, Charlotte Rampling’s oeuvre has been unparalleled, and now, at the age of 80, the Oscar nominee is still hard at work.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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As the cover star of Playboy’s first-ever issue circa 1953, Monroe was known to pose in the nude and in sexy lingerie for other photoshoots.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While no city or county government is perfect, the reality is that local governments are the closest to the people and often, the most responsive and fiscally prudent.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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After seeing what happened to Timothée Chalamet over the past two weeks, OBAA’s strategy of tamping down on any off-the-cuff remarks that could have set off a political firestorm suddenly looks a lot more prudent.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Idyllwild peaked at 87 degrees on Wednesday, hotter than the previous record of 75 degrees in 2004.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 28-year-old swung a hot bat before his injury and is 4 for 5 with the pair of extra base hits since his return.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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No shade, but the trailers for ‘The Odyssey’ don’t look very promising to me, just aesthetic wise.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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If guilt pops up around spending, remember compassion guides wise choices.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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,
18 Mar. 2026
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Supporters of the referendum have expressed excitement over the amenities that would come with the possible Frontier Sports Complex activity center while opponents have expressed concerns over a potential financial burden the referendum would impose.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That payload sits between small loitering munitions and larger tactical drones.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Photos from the local newspaper, the Pickens Progress, showed more than a half-dozen law enforcement officers responding to the scene, wearing tactical vests near a strip mall in the town.—
Emilie Megnien,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Keep Up with Daily Tasks While day-of cleaning is unnecessary, keeping up with daily cleaning tasks is advisable.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Comprehensive travel insurance that covers cancellations, delays, and unforeseen disruptions is also advisable, particularly given the potential for sudden airspace closures or route adjustments.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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