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desirably

adverb

Definition of desirablynext
as in optionally

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirably
  1. optionally
  2. gladly
  3. preferably
  4. voluntarily
Adverb
  • Buyers can gain even more off-grid capability by optionally upgrading to a 750-Ah battery and 800-watt solar setup and/or adding on options like Starlink satellite internet, a Goodguards water filtration system and a Maxview 4x4 LTE 5G antenna.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
  • This includes cameras, microphones, and optionally radar, which watch the surrounding area in all directions.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of optionally
Adverb
  • Stick it right in the faces of those who will gladly vote for scumbags like El-Sayed in Michigan.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Huskers will gladly take a seven-touchdown margin — regardless of the opponent.
    — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of gladly
Adverb
  • Then fold the quilt up for putting back in storage—preferably in a different configuration so the quilt doesn’t develop creases.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Now at 65, Eaton wants a larger full-time home with more space, preferably in a New York City suburb.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of preferably
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  • Handal voluntarily appeared for an FBI interview on July 28, 2021, accompanied by an attorney, turned over his cellphone and provided its password.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
  • President Biden created the agency in 2023, when it was heralded as a clearinghouse for labs to voluntarily submit advanced AI models for testing.
    — Garance Burke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of voluntarily
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“Desirably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirably. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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