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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
The global war for tech talent, especially AI talent, is already fierce, with some of the biggest companies offering all-star athlete-level salaries for the most desirable candidates, leaving startups struggling to recruit and hold onto talented staff.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
In recent years, the Midwest has emerged as a desirable—and affordable—place to retire.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Even more desirable was the southern edge of the Yellow Lot, where 118 spaces back up to the grass area.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
This in itself opens up the potential for food scientists to develop new or more desirable cheese flavors.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
In recent years, the Midwest has emerged as a desirable—and affordable—place to retire.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Even more desirable was the southern edge of the Yellow Lot, where 118 spaces back up to the grass area.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
This in itself opens up the potential for food scientists to develop new or more desirable cheese flavors.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
Adjective
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The series helped fuel the sexy, romantic bloodsucker trend, making Moyer a heartthrob.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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The store, which celebrates authors of color, diverse characters and sexy stories, is celebrating its grand opening Saturday.—
Amanda Rosa
October 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At this point, a prudent President would have stayed silent.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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And for a program run by a nation-state or a billionaire that doesn't want to have a rocket blow up, this is prudent.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Add onion, garlic, ginger, celery to hot oil and cook for 2 minutes; do not allow to brown.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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After the slow, quiet, hot month of August, when many Parisians leave the city and go on holiday, the arrival of fall fills the city with life again as temperatures cool and everyone gets back to their routine.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There are many layers that get peeled back in this wise film.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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That won’t be the case every week, but Diggs looks up to speed — healthy and chemistry-wise — which puts him in the WR3/4 conversation and gives that Boutte the boot.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Outside the home, keep tree branches pruned, and as far away from the house as possible.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Away to Palace on Saturday, he was deployed on the left of a front three and given a free role to drift inside, a significant and rare tactical tweak from Slot which did not work in his side’s 2-1 loss.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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So the tactical unit waited outside Leigh’s apartment at McAlpine Ridge and set the trap.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Given the high volume of traffic LEO is expected to have in the coming years, clearing the road of debris and junk is highly advisable.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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While a miniature tool or two is advisable to keep in the junk drawer, the whole toolbox definitely doesn’t belong in there, especially as loose tools just floating around amidst clutter.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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