desideration

Definition of desiderationnext

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Noun
  • Corridors and the lobby are open-air, cleverly arranged to ventilate naturally with the wind, meaning no air-con necessary.
    Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2026
  • To avoid the hassle of scrounging in the cargo hold to access their necessaries and furry companions, when in the rearmost position, special storage bins for hand luggage or pet carriers (all of these accessories presumably Bentley branded) emerge from the floor.
    Brett Berk, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • The wish works, but comes with dangerous consequences.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026
  • If Dylan Larkin gets his wish, the lifelong Detroit Red Wing will be the next captain to be moved.
    Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Large drainage holes, however, are a must.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 24 June 2026
  • One exception is modern glass houses, which maximize views and are a must for all oceanfront builds, old or new.
    Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • That means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which is the local enforcement agency for these requirements in the region, will be in charge of monitoring whether businesses are following the law.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Since then, the mussels have spread through California waterways, prompting mandatory boat inspections and decontamination requirements at lakes and reservoirs statewide.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Diversity isn’t necessarily an ethical desideratum in a collection.
    New York Times, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2021
  • The Trump administration has sought nothing less than a reformulation of U.S. policy on the two-state solution, bringing it in line with Netanyahu’s desiderata Among Netanyahu’s enablers, however, one partner stands out.
    Aaron David Miller, Foreign Affairs, 30 June 2020
Noun
  • According to Taylor, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a sine qua non.
    David Doty, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Demanding better services at lower costs is the sine qua non for growing prosperity.
    Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • Designed to dry quickly after getting wet, these sandals are a wardrobe must-have for island travel, moving smoothly from beach days to casual dinners.
    Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
  • Beyond must-have denim, peruse additional deals on cool shorts, airy tops, and more summer staples from $24.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • In the next few days, Raikes said IRC teams will focus on getting basic necessities like food, water and shelter to those who need it, and to deliver medical supplies to health services.
    Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • In order to keep the necessities, like Bear Valley Community Hospital, online, BVES shut power off to businesses and homes starting Friday morning for several hours.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 27 June 2026
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“Desideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desideration. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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