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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Cities were evaluated for value, quality of life, desirability and job market strength.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Scholars have documented how lighter skin tones and features perceived as closer to Eurocentric beauty standards may influence perceptions of desirability, femininity, professionalism, and trustworthiness.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
De Meo noted that new executive compensation structures are linked to brand desirability measures, and the group’s stock market performance, among other factors.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
To better understand how long-term perception and desirability function in real-world scenarios, Buich has taken to studying luxury houses and premium brands.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Scholars have documented how lighter skin tones and features perceived as closer to Eurocentric beauty standards may influence perceptions of desirability, femininity, professionalism, and trustworthiness.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
De Meo noted that new executive compensation structures are linked to brand desirability measures, and the group’s stock market performance, among other factors.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
To better understand how long-term perception and desirability function in real-world scenarios, Buich has taken to studying luxury houses and premium brands.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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 6 Jun. 2026.
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