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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
Much of the rising interest is tied to claims that these mixed pooches possess more desirable aspects than many purebreeds or mutts.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Well, maybe my home value — the one directly tied to how desirable this county is for families who do have kids.
—Randy Linville, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
If the legislature truly wants to make Colorado a desirable destination for companies, there are more ethical ways to do so.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Lil Wayne’s former residence is on the more desirable west side of the island, which has views of La Gorce Island and the Miami skyline.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Well, maybe my home value — the one directly tied to how desirable this county is for families who do have kids.
—Randy Linville, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
If the legislature truly wants to make Colorado a desirable destination for companies, there are more ethical ways to do so.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Lil Wayne’s former residence is on the more desirable west side of the island, which has views of La Gorce Island and the Miami skyline.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
Adjective
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Poser explores toxic female friendship through the lens of a sexy, emotional thriller.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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Contestants — 16 young, sexy singles primed for Instagram glory — mingle and couple up aboard a luxury yacht sailing the Mediterranean Sea.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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In regular times, these could be seen as prudent security measures for high-profile flyers or simply good customer service for some of the airlines’ best customers.—
Patricia Murphy,
AJC.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Prudent warning Adam Dean, a political scientist who researches labor conditions at the George Washington University and has studied California’s heat illness regulations, said issuing the advisory was a prudent move because an off-season heat event can be more dangerous.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the script flipped in the third quarter, as the Cavaliers got hot and the Heat went cold from behind the arc.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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These cards use more power than earlier Arc Pros and are likely to get too hot to run fanless without some performance penalty, but this card's thermal design allows air to pass straight through its enclosure and out the back of the case.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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No shade, but the trailers for ‘The Odyssey’ don’t look very promising to me, just aesthetic wise.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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If guilt pops up around spending, remember compassion guides wise choices.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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,
25 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, there were some indications from Washington on a possible de-escalation in the Mideast conflict.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Song, a former marine reservist, hosted tactical training sessions.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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Also investing in the Royal Challengers is Bolt Ventures, the family office of long-time Blackstone senior executive David Blitzer, who recently served as chairman of Blackstone’s tactical opportunities group.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Keep Up with Daily Tasks While day-of cleaning is unnecessary, keeping up with daily cleaning tasks is advisable.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Comprehensive travel insurance that covers cancellations, delays, and unforeseen disruptions is also advisable, particularly given the potential for sudden airspace closures or route adjustments.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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