desideration

Definition of desiderationnext

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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
  • Its philosophy of Timeless Longevity comes from its founder, Angelika Schmid, whose vision shows that longevity is not a mere wish, but an art.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Thankful, Genie Barrymore granted my wish and invited Fleming on her talk show to chat about his new comedy special.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Parker House rolls are a must, as is the corn agnolotti made with blue crab, saffron, and brown butter.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Lunch at the Peller Estates winery, producer of the best wine in Canada, is a must.
    Kalpana Fitzpatrick, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Under the bill, Human Services would be tasked with developing rules around everything from training and background checks to treatment plans, staffing ratios, reporting requirements, and building safety.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • However, the bill to remove some vaccine requirements that appeared in this year’s legislative session failed to advance.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 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 image of Toyotas and Datsuns — soon rebranded as Nissans — went from quirky to sine qua non.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The singing actors in opera do well to use that tool kit, too—but their sine qua non is the voice.
    Matthew Gurewitsch, Air Mail, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This is a must-have for bird-lovers.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The film, backed (with no apparent irony) by the company of a previous ineffable tech character, arrives in theaters later this year and will supply Altman with the tech mogul’s must-have 21st century accessory of a fleeting film festival discourse.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This includes the psychological impact of months of trauma caused by killings, displacement, and a lack of access to basic necessities.
    Will Clark, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Musk appears to be boosting an enhanced version of a stance called Universal Basic Income, which calls for a government to provide citizens with enough cash to pay for necessities like rent, food, health and education, with no strings attached.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Desideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desideration. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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