as in expedience
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the expediency of such a plan is questionable
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Recent Examples of expediency
But the three in the goals-for ledger must start ticking upward with the expediency of a bouncer’s counter on a busy weekend night.
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 16 June 2025
The move was surprising given the expediency of the release coming to the streaming service, considering the film opened in theaters on April 4 and made its debut on digital streaming via premium video on demand on May 13.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Critics argue that it can be used for political expediency or to shield allies from accountability, potentially undermining the justice system's integrity.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Like Carl, Akram crosses lines, though his transgressions are fueled by expediency rather than temper.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2025
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 16 June 2025
The move was surprising given the expediency of the release coming to the streaming service, considering the film opened in theaters on April 4 and made its debut on digital streaming via premium video on demand on May 13.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Critics argue that it can be used for political expediency or to shield allies from accountability, potentially undermining the justice system's integrity.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Like Carl, Akram crosses lines, though his transgressions are fueled by expediency rather than temper.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediency
Noun
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There is less the actors can do about the script’s overreliance on Wikipedia dramaturgy, that bald expedience in which facts deemed useful to the story are only partly digested as dialogue.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Companies that bend to short-term political expedience may end up regretting it when the winds inevitably change again.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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At the same time, the report highlights a sharp decline in the desirability of open office layouts.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Even luxury brands still build their desirability from word-of-mouth and reputation, not just millions spent on marketing.—
Julien Fortuit,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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This is emblematic of transit leaders’ lack of fiscal prudence.—
Micky Horstman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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While investor excitement may be high, prudence is advisable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Expediency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediency. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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