as in desirability
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
began to question the desirableness of a life of indolence on a tropical isle
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirableness
Noun
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And if anything, the burgeoning business of dupes has upped the desirability of the real thing.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 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
Noun
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The companies say this virtual feasibility testing could significantly cut deployment time for complex automation systems that previously required extensive on-site tuning.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Gavitt’s second sentence — about the feasibility of further expansion — is the big one.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Dear Members, In years past, Coop members debated the advisability of joining the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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There’s so much to be discussed discussing the advisability of starting a war, the cost of insurance coverage or loss of cargo is likely insignificant.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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That prudence by supporters of the center, including County Commissioner Raquel Regalado and Judge Steve Leifman, is now being used against them to keep the center in limbo.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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By all accounts, being a milquetoast is a sort of vice—cowardice masquerading as prudence.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Desirableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirableness. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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