desiderations

Definition of desiderationsnext
plural of desideration

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiderations
Noun
  • Membership there had political as well as social requirements.
    Michael Gorra, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The tax, plus the bill’s disclosure requirements, would deter third parties from offering this funding and could inadvertently dox conservative activists and donors.
    George Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Despite numerous complaints to health inspectors from elderly people that Salmos 23 left them wanting the most basic necessities — like toilet paper — DCF chose it as a refuge over hundreds of other homes.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Because these orders were issued without sufficient planning for necessities, many households ran short of food.
    Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Because this energy is centered in Scorpio and Cancer, we’re blessed with the depth of soul needed to accept the true needs of others and ourselves.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Specifically, one cup of dairy milk offers 310 milligrams of calcium (about 25 percent of your daily needs) and 8 grams of complete protein, according to Ehsani.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Not all basics are equal, as true essentials are defined by versatility, quality, and frequent wear.
    Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Then keep scrolling to shop more outdoor essentials for a bug-free spring at Amazon.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • No locals had dared help the rancher repair his fence and care for his herd because of the cartel requisites, leaving the rancher with a limited employment pool.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Jenkins clarified that one of the requisites to being eligible to earn a charter in the first place was to compete in every Cup race the last two years — an expensive undertaking.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Desiderations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderations. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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