as in optionally
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirably
Adverb
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This particular build features a solid left sidewall, but Expandable does offer a second glass sidewall optionally, promising even more light and indoor/outdoor connection.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Dec. 2025 -
Further, the advanced version of the jet could also be optionally manned.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The concierge team will gladly organize everything from hiking to whale-watching tours and visits to local dairy farms.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Carey accompanied them, beaming, gladly relishing the homage.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Car snow cleaning tips Wear gloves or mittens (preferably waterproof) to limit discomfort.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Instead, everyone wears high-quality socks, preferably ones made out of Merino wool, like these Smartwool crew socks.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Hezbollah is not willing to voluntarily disarm.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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However, the countries could voluntarily agree to abide by the agreement for another year, as Putin has proposed.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Desirably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirably. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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