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
Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
This ushers in a new reality: Boards are now held accountable by employees and society, making courage in talent management not just advisable but essential.
—Keith D. Dorsey, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Location Princess Senses The Mangrove is about an hour from Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport, and shuttle transportation can be arranged in advance, which is advisable and convenient.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
This is not advisable, as the difference between levels one and two for both metrics is a spike in difficulty that will take players by surprise.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
As promising as the effort sounds, caution is still advisable.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
This ushers in a new reality: Boards are now held accountable by employees and society, making courage in talent management not just advisable but essential.
—Keith D. Dorsey, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Location Princess Senses The Mangrove is about an hour from Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport, and shuttle transportation can be arranged in advance, which is advisable and convenient.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
This is not advisable, as the difference between levels one and two for both metrics is a spike in difficulty that will take players by surprise.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisability
Noun
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For all the ballyhoo about the social desirability of moviegoing—the thrill of laughing or crying with a crowd, of a collective gasp of surprise or horror—the most important aspect of the theatrical experience, whether for studio films, art-house releases, or revivals, is commercial.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 June 2025
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The Boston Consulting Group’s study identified quality and craftsmanship as the top drivers of brand desirability, more than hype, scarcity and even cool collaborations, which didn’t even make it to the ranking of the top 10 levers.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Heat’s Udonis Haslem says amid Kevin Durant speculation: ‘The situation in Miami will work’ ASK IRA: Is a Heat waiting game with Herro, Jovic extensions the prudent approach?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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To understand their risk, prudent CISOs will try to find confidential data before their users unknowingly break the system.—
Chris Stegh,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The idea of multi-story homes with small footprints is a more desirable approach to density for some people than apartments.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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What's Going On?' This real estate, right next door to Paramount Studios, wasn’t always so desirable.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
13 June 2025
Noun
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But the three in the goals-for ledger must start ticking upward with the expediency of a bouncer’s counter on a busy weekend night.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The move was surprising given the expediency of the release coming to the streaming service, considering the film opened in theaters on April 4 and made its debut on digital streaming via premium video on demand on May 13.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Washington eventually adopted more sensible approaches that mobilized the resources of key allies, developed a wiser balance between conventional and nuclear tools, and assumed a less confrontational attitude toward Moscow.—
JENNIFER LIND,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Those who are successful in the job market learn how to embrace tradeoffs to make wise choices.—
Michael B. Horn,
Time,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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This might signal that the two are also getting ready for a possible upcoming change.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2025
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The town of Porter is committed to keeping its dispatch center with Chesterton as long as possible.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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“Advisability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisability. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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