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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In the luxury segment, Jacquemus, Prada and Courrèges stand out as top gifting brands, driven by strong brand awareness and desirability.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
Its desirability is reflected in its housing market, where median prices typically range from $750,000 to $825,000.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
And beyond this, times and tastes change, and this affects the desirability of certain styles.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
Some companies have been suspected of bidding up their pieces to stoke demand or even buying them at exorbitant prices to create the illusion of desirability.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
Its desirability is reflected in its housing market, where median prices typically range from $750,000 to $825,000.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
And beyond this, times and tastes change, and this affects the desirability of certain styles.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
Some companies have been suspected of bidding up their pieces to stoke demand or even buying them at exorbitant prices to create the illusion of desirability.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 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 29 Dec. 2025.
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