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as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
a desirable location for the new house
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Recent Examples of desirable
More troublingly, desirable parks tend to raise property values at their edges, threatening the integrity of low- and middle-income areas.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
Harry and his father are not speaking… Obviously, reconciliation, especially when illness is involved, is highly desirable.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That investigation found several of the district's poorest high schools were losing three of every four advantaged and high-achieving students to magnets or more desirable high schools within the district — leaving behind higher rates of needier students.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Set within the private enclave of Juniper Brook Road, the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath residence at 21 Juniper Brook Road offers both comfort and character in one of Northborough’s most desirable neighborhoods.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
Harry and his father are not speaking… Obviously, reconciliation, especially when illness is involved, is highly desirable.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That investigation found several of the district's poorest high schools were losing three of every four advantaged and high-achieving students to magnets or more desirable high schools within the district — leaving behind higher rates of needier students.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Set within the private enclave of Juniper Brook Road, the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath residence at 21 Juniper Brook Road offers both comfort and character in one of Northborough’s most desirable neighborhoods.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
Adjective
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Known for its sexy, subversive storylines and dialogue, the movie was a standout among the teen comedies and dramas of the '90s, many of which were based on literary works.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Under Zlotowski’s guidance, A Private Life caroms from sexy romantic comedy to Hitchcockian mystery to zany amateur-sleuth caper, with Freudian psychology always lurking beneath.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But travelers would be prudent to regularly contact Spirit for updates.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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All of that being said, Los Angeles is a notoriously prudent organization, so the Chargers would surely tread carefully in any potential trade discussions for Jennings.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Use hot sausage or chicken sausage for a different flavor profile.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The semiconductor firm, whose AI chips have been a hot item for those involved in the artificial intelligence world, has been considered the number one among tech analysts and investors.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Documenting positive attributes such as community involvement, steady employment, family support, and other meaningful contributions is also a wise move.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Only humans can weave meaning, create serendipity, and grow wiser through story.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Any tactical analysis of the other player’s game is likely to have happened already.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ten Hag’s first season at United yielded silverware and a third-place league finish, but also had bouts of concerning away form, with tactical weaknesses that would eventually spread and critically undermine his plans for the future.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Whether or not that’s advisable, there was power to watching their convictions reshape another family’s situation.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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For instance, using a smart card such as a YubiKey or Google’s Titan Key for multifactor authentication, is advisable from a security point of view, but may rank lower on the convenience scale.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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