as in necessary
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desideration
Noun
-
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 -
At George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia there were several such necessaries on the grounds.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Vučević got his wish to play for a team with real postseason hopes in the Celtics.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are showcasing their wish to rebuild, as they are stocked with first-round picks and have a good, young core to build around as well.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Tomato pie, buzzing with Pecorino and oregano, is also a must-order.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Rebuilding the defensive line was a must, and landing Osunsanmi, his K-State teammate, Chiddi Obiazor, and Notre Dame defensive lineman Joshua Burnham went a long way in accomplishing that.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Failed units must be remediated or tenants relocated within 30 days, as well as the establishment of a complaint hotline for 24/7 reporting and the requirement of a landlord response within five business days.—
JAMES HERRERA MONTEREY HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
-
But under the bill, land-use changes outside the Urban Development Boundary would require a simple majority vote, which is the current requirement for changes inside the boundary.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 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
-
The region is hardly unified behind Trump: Israel’s own government rejects any reference to Palestinian self-determination, a sine qua non for peace, while Russia and China abstained and advanced rival Security Council proposals.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
-
The sine qua non of any business is to generate profits.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
-
Plus, stock up on my beauty bag must-haves like a crease-proof Prada concealer and my most-complimented fragrance this year.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Per Target, that equates to 84 pounds’ worth of travel must-haves and essentials.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
In the last century, scientists have found bountiful evidence of complexity and engineering in living systems that seems highly unlikely to have emerged from a world of evolved necessity.—
Andrew McDiarmid,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Two out of 3 Americans surveyed, 66%, are worried about paying for health care — more than other household necessities such as utilities, food and groceries, housing and rent, and gasoline and transportation, according to a poll published Thursday by KFF, a nonpartisan health policy research group.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Desideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desideration. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
