DESIDERATIONS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

desiderations

noun

plural of desideration

as in requirements

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Noun

North Richland Hills council members unanimously voted to amend zoning requirements for data centers that want to locate in the city.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will move to propose measures related to waiving Boston Police Department residency requirements and allowing retired officers to take shifts as the department faces ongoing staffing challenges.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026

Definition of requirements

Noun

Once necessities in places like Thailand and Myanmar, floating markets are now mostly tourist attractions.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Across the country, colleges and universities are experiencing declining enrollment rates while students simultaneously face increasing costs for basic necessities like housing and food.

— Kyle Brody, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of necessities

Noun

The Sun in your 7th House of Relationships opposes Pluto in your sign, intensifying the push-pull between your needs and someone else’s expectations.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
The Police Department also works with business partners, including private security companies, to address safety needs, according to Smith.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of needs

Noun

That’s why wrinkle-resistant pants have become one of my travel fashion essentials.

— Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
With six hours to burn in good 'ol Albuquerque, and just a few essentials—a comfy pair of flats, a tote bag, and a Nalgene full of water—my trotters and I hit the Mother Road.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026

Definition of essentials

Noun

The prime requisites for good pictures were clear visibility and sufficient altitude.

— Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
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

Definition of requisites

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