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
These experiential elements greatly impact a property’s desirability and support its premium price.
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Monica Cuervo, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
However, this is intrinsically linked to California’s economic dynamism, desirability and the high demand for its quality of life, amenities and progressive social environment.
—Deandre Evans, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
While foods like cold cereal or bacon and eggs have dominated the standard American breakfast for decades, oatmeal continues to grow in popularity and desirability.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 May 2025
This diversity ensures that the team can rapidly assess not only the desirability of an idea, but its feasibility and viability as well.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Monica Cuervo, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
However, this is intrinsically linked to California’s economic dynamism, desirability and the high demand for its quality of life, amenities and progressive social environment.
—Deandre Evans, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
While foods like cold cereal or bacon and eggs have dominated the standard American breakfast for decades, oatmeal continues to grow in popularity and desirability.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 May 2025
This diversity ensures that the team can rapidly assess not only the desirability of an idea, but its feasibility and viability as well.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirability
Noun
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The film sticks to Rumi as the lead for expediency, giving Mira and Zoey short shrift storyline wise, while also not digging nearly enough into the resentment Rumi feels towards former hunter and surrogate mother figure Celine (Yunjin Kim).—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
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Today’s digital-savvy consumers are seeking not only customization, but also expediency.—
Wolfgang Sixl,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Even so, a few of the essays seem shaped by expedience.—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
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Redemptive leadership at this level means designing for legacy, not expedience.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While the usefulness of AI features may be debatable, years of OS and software support are not, which gives Samsung the decisive edge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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Teens recognized the usefulness of navigation apps, but simultaneously acknowledged the risk of accidents associated with taking their eyes off the road. What People Are Saying Robbins told Newsweek that distracted driving endangers young people, but also the traveling public around them.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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“Desirability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirability. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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