as in feasibility
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the desirability of immortality becomes a little less certain after some consideration of the consequences
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Recent Examples of desirability
Farnan recommends shopping quartz and granite for the best balance of cost and desirability.
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
What To Know Chinese diplomats have raised the idea of Chinese peacekeepers with the European Union, with the view of gauging desirability, Welt said.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Investment pieces: This season’s must-have pieces speak to both craftsmanship and desirability.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Founded in the '90s, Elisabetta Franchi’s eponymous Italian fashion label has become known for its contemporary femininity and desirability through her lifestyle collection of ready-to-wear and accessories.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
What To Know Chinese diplomats have raised the idea of Chinese peacekeepers with the European Union, with the view of gauging desirability, Welt said.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Investment pieces: This season’s must-have pieces speak to both craftsmanship and desirability.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Founded in the '90s, Elisabetta Franchi’s eponymous Italian fashion label has become known for its contemporary femininity and desirability through her lifestyle collection of ready-to-wear and accessories.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirability
Noun
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Create clear, consistent guidelines for public participation that prioritize citizen engagement over procedural expediency.—
Josue Sierra,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2025
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The central bank, however, has consistently maintained its independence, which is essential for crafting policies that consider long-term economic stability over political expediency.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Redemptive leadership at this level means designing for legacy, not expedience.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The 2024-25 budget is a prime example of such political expedience.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Every business of every size needs to analyze and assess the validity and usefulness of its processes at least every two years.—
Brenda Abdilla,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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It’s taken far too long, but industry opinion seems to be turning on the usefulness of offer sheets.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Desirability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirability. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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