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
The national real estate website ranked the capital city high for its affordability, quality of life, job market strength and desirability.
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 28 May 2026
To top the list, a place must earn high scores in criteria such as affordability, desirability, and quality of life, which encompass factors like healthcare, infrastructure, and education.
—Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
By increasing their desirability, the state can generate significant revenue, which would then be used to enhance cash flow for essential services such as insurance, energy and pharmaceuticals.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The commission’s principal assignment was to draft a state-of-the-art overview of international communication flows and to examine the desirability and feasibility of instituting a new global order as requested by the nonaligned developing countries.
—Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 28 May 2026
To top the list, a place must earn high scores in criteria such as affordability, desirability, and quality of life, which encompass factors like healthcare, infrastructure, and education.
—Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
By increasing their desirability, the state can generate significant revenue, which would then be used to enhance cash flow for essential services such as insurance, energy and pharmaceuticals.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The commission’s principal assignment was to draft a state-of-the-art overview of international communication flows and to examine the desirability and feasibility of instituting a new global order as requested by the nonaligned developing countries.
—Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirability
Noun
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The reforms would also require some facilities to assess the feasibility of using safer technologies or processes in their work, among other changes.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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To evaluate the commercial feasibility of the system, Chiang challenged the team to analyze global scaling data, reagent costs, and energy requirements.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Noun
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In early February 2026 Caine expressed concerns about initiating a war with Iran, pointing out the risks of a long-term conflict without offering guidance on the advisability of going to war.—
L. Sue Baugh,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
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The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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Conservatism is rooted in ancient principles of character, virtue and dignity beyond immediate political expediency.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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The expediency of their exchanges (back and forth over a couple of weeks) electrified the planet, especially the mounting viciousness of Lamar’s attack (ad hominem all the way).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s a multi-year explanation disguised as the expedience of the half-hour rush that came Monday.—
Sam McDowell
Updated March 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations.—
SADEK WAHBA,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That does degrade its usefulness for facial recognition, and failure rates can rise when using banking applications, for example.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Never underestimate the usefulness of a simple wood bench.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
25 May 2026
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“Desirability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirability. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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