desiderations

noun

plural of desideration
as in requirements

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  1. requirements
  2. wishes
  3. necessities
  4. needs
  5. essentials
  6. requisites
Noun
  • There is a balance between Jefferson’s playground style and the requirements of a detailed offense built on rhythm and timing.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The idea that stricter work-search requirements will lead to faster re-employment simply doesn't match the reality of modern hiring.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of requirements
Noun
  • Since 1981, Disney has helped fulfill wishes with the organization for more than 175,000 children, or a wish an hour each day.
    — Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of wishes
Noun
  • About three-quarters of extremely low-income renter households pay over half their income on rent and utilities, the report said, leaving little left over for other necessities.
    — Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • About three-quarters of extremely low-income renter households pay over half their income on rent and utilities, the report said, leaving little leftover for other necessities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of necessities
Noun
  • The family has several immediate needs, including clothing, food, personal items and help with temporary living expenses, Sharp said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Try meeting their needs first and see if their behavior shifts.
    — Juli Fraga, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of needs
Noun
  • The reallocation from savings to essentials could sidestep addressing root problems, too.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
  • From loungewear essentials like yoga pants and sweats to dressier picks like long-sleeve dresses and maxi skirts, there’s something on sale for everyone.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 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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