as in desirability
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
questioned the advisability of betting everything on the outcome of a single race
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as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
it's never advisable to ride double on a bicycle
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Recent Examples of advisability
Julie Goldenberg, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The district, one of the largest municipal junk bond issuers — or high-risk borrowers — in the nation, according to analysts, has received warnings from credit agencies that taking a loan to meet basic operational needs is not advisable.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
No cream is going to restore volume—different treatments like PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin, derived from your body’s blood) or PRP therapies to stimulate your own tissue would be advisable.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2025
There’s no way that’s medically advisable in her condition.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
For instance, using a smart card such as a YubiKey or Google’s Titan Key for multifactor authentication, is advisable from a security point of view, but may rank lower on the convenience scale.
—Julie Goldenberg, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The district, one of the largest municipal junk bond issuers — or high-risk borrowers — in the nation, according to analysts, has received warnings from credit agencies that taking a loan to meet basic operational needs is not advisable.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
No cream is going to restore volume—different treatments like PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin, derived from your body’s blood) or PRP therapies to stimulate your own tissue would be advisable.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2025
There’s no way that’s medically advisable in her condition.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisability
Noun
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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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Cantino has been restructuring his team, navigating the uncertain global scenario, and aiming to rev up desirability at Gucci, which posted another 25 percent decrease in organic sales in the second quarter.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At this point, a prudent President would have stayed silent.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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And for a program run by a nation-state or a billionaire that doesn't want to have a rocket blow up, this is prudent.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The limits of feasibility remain real.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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Questions of budget feasibility also loomed large.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The combination of scarcity and eye appeal should help this remain a desirable card for years to come.—
Andrew Mackie,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The result is a system rigged for expediency and self-interest, not stewardship.—
Andrew King,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The state of California collects more than enough tax revenue to do what must be done, but routinely chooses to do the wrong thing out of political expediency.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There are many layers that get peeled back in this wise film.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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That won’t be the case every week, but Diggs looks up to speed — healthy and chemistry-wise — which puts him in the WR3/4 conversation and gives that Boutte the boot.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Outside the home, keep tree branches pruned, and as far away from the house as possible.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Advisability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisability. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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