desirability
noun
de·sir·abil·i·ty
di-ˌzī-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural desirabilities
1
desirabilities plural
: desirable conditions
… had understood and studied certain desirabilities …—
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower2
: the quality, fact, or degree of being desirable
Examples of desirability in a Sentence
the desirability of immortality becomes a little less certain after some consideration of the consequences
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His outstanding leadership helped to continuously elevate the desirability and craft of the whole industry to new heights.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Without disclosing specific figures, chief executive officer Giuseppe Colotto told WWD that 2024 marked the 18th consecutive year of growth for the firm, confirming the desirability of its products.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Even in the wellness world, our growing obsession with longevity and biohacking subtly sells the message that youth is the ultimate marker of not only health, but also desirability, value, and beauty.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025
Regardless of the propulsion system, GM’s goal to lead with product desirability has allowed high-volume sales amid crisis after crisis, Barra said.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
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Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Without disclosing specific figures, chief executive officer Giuseppe Colotto told WWD that 2024 marked the 18th consecutive year of growth for the firm, confirming the desirability of its products.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Even in the wellness world, our growing obsession with longevity and biohacking subtly sells the message that youth is the ultimate marker of not only health, but also desirability, value, and beauty.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025
Regardless of the propulsion system, GM’s goal to lead with product desirability has allowed high-volume sales amid crisis after crisis, Barra said.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for desirability
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“Desirability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desirability. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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