presentable
adjective
pre·sent·able
pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl 
1
: capable of being presented
2
: being in condition to be seen or inspected especially by the critical
Examples of presentable in a Sentence
I have to make myself presentable before our guests arrive.
Recent Examples on the Web
But at heart, this is a heist saga designed to enthrall in its ingenuity and ambition, one of the more presentable cases of cowboy spycraft from an us-versus-them time.
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2023
There is this notion that kids are like, [influenced by] Kylie Jenner and this injectable [culture] and have to look presentable and glossed up all the time.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2023
Zoellick has lately positioned himself as the most presentable Republican critic of Bidenomics.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 18 Aug. 2023
Just running around trying to do all the things and stay presentable.
—Marquia Walton, ELLE, 20 July 2023
And, crucially, which looked most presentable without the aid of an iron?
—Ashley Ogawa Clarke / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal , WSJ, 16 June 2023
Chirac’s idea was that, whatever happened, at least half the city would remain presentable.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2023
Throughout the day, the outfit felt functional and presentable without trying too hard.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 17 Nov. 2022
While jeans and joggers come with their own caveats — denim can be uncomfortable for extended hours of wear, and joggers tend to look less than presentable in more professional or formal settings — leggings serve as a stylish wardrobe staple in a variety of outfits.
—Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2022
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2023
There is this notion that kids are like, [influenced by] Kylie Jenner and this injectable [culture] and have to look presentable and glossed up all the time.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2023
Zoellick has lately positioned himself as the most presentable Republican critic of Bidenomics.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 18 Aug. 2023
Just running around trying to do all the things and stay presentable.
—Marquia Walton, ELLE, 20 July 2023
And, crucially, which looked most presentable without the aid of an iron?
—Ashley Ogawa Clarke / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal , WSJ, 16 June 2023
Chirac’s idea was that, whatever happened, at least half the city would remain presentable.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2023
Throughout the day, the outfit felt functional and presentable without trying too hard.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 17 Nov. 2022
While jeans and joggers come with their own caveats — denim can be uncomfortable for extended hours of wear, and joggers tend to look less than presentable in more professional or formal settings — leggings serve as a stylish wardrobe staple in a variety of outfits.
—Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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presentable
adjective
pre·sent·able
pri-ˈzent-ə-bəl
: having a satisfactory or pleasing appearance
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