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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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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 desirable
Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Sometimes, the larvae would chew these body parts into more desirable sizes.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
No major surgery required, but one new face is desirable.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Leavitt assured reporters that the U.S. remains a desirable destination, citing improved safety compared to the previous administration.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Research shows that consistently exceeding two hours of homework can increase stress and harm well-being, making efficiency desirable and necessary.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Sometimes, the larvae would chew these body parts into more desirable sizes.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
No major surgery required, but one new face is desirable.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Leavitt assured reporters that the U.S. remains a desirable destination, citing improved safety compared to the previous administration.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
Adjective
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The inclusion of her father and a compelling love interest, though, add a new dimension to the woman who once arranged student files by sexiest dads.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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This suit manages to keep you covered from top to bottom to backside while still being on-trend with today’s sexier one-pieces.—
Kristin Corpuz,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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But most other Fed officials believe the prudent move would be to wait on lowering interest rates until there is a more material deterioration in labor markets.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 May 2025
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Analysts said with all the uncertainty, taking a more cautious view is prudent right now.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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As to why a store might resort to such means, Simpson pointed to the exclusive nature of luxury goods, where scarcity is typically associated with desirability and value.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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Elie Top In just over a decade, Elie Top has brought his namesake brand of bold luxury jewelry to the dizzying heights of Parisian desirability.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Below, check out today's last-chance gift ideas, snag tickets for this weekend's hottest sporting events and more, all hand-picked by the USA TODAY Shopping team.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Good form was redefined away from external results—i.e., a hot bod—and toward wellness.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The one that was pretty impactful for me at Cannes, at least life trajectory wise, probably more impactful than all of those other films, came in 2012.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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If not, while national security, stability, and local shipbuilding growth are important, adding levies to tariffs this year may not be wise.—
Phillip Molnar,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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The question the film ultimately asks is whether a third way is at all possible, leading to a gripping final combat that’s much less a knockout than a bitter victory.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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But before the summer was over, the other hero of the tale would prove to be the reconciliation process that was making the legislative win possible — a process with its origins in quite a different era of relations between Congress and the president.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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The second quality is psychological: his tactical reading of the game.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Relying on a single revenue stream, funding partner or tactical approach is increasingly risky.—
Kirsten Wegner,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Leaders everywhere are willing to overlook the well-being of children for political expediency.—
Beatrice Weber,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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The expediency allows the company's constellation to get up and running just before wildfire season begins.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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