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enviable

adjective

Definition of enviablenext
as in attractive
causing envy The company is in the enviable position of having no real competitors. She has an enviable reputation for honesty.

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Recent Examples of enviable To be sure, the Musk faithful have historically been rewarded with enviable returns. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Look back about 12 months, and Subaru WRX sales were not in an enviable spot. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026 An easy drive from Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, Bastrop boasts an enviable spot along the Colorado River. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 That 46-footer amassed an enviable racing résumé over successive decades, including multiple victories in the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, the Silver Jubilee Series, and the Queen’s Cup. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enviable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enviable
  1. attractive
  2. desirable
  3. admirable
  4. good
  5. pleasant
Adjective
  • But the administration has left itself few if any attractive alternatives.
    — RICHARD HAASS, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Should the person report directly to OpenAI president and co-founder Greg Brockman, who is reportedly hiring for the role instead of Altman, which would be most attractive for a big name like Hazelbaker?
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • The show sees youth as achingly desirable and also a miserable burden, and at any moment, either of those options couldn’t feel more true.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Leaving the final flowers intact allows desirable plants to form seeds and provides birds with a natural food source.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of desirable
Adjective
  • The Grand Dining Room truly feels grand, with sophisticated fare and admirable choices offered daily.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Companies with admirable ambitions can still fail to build resilience, uphold cost control, and preserve business continuity while improving sustainability performance.
    — Johannes Teyssen, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of admirable
Adjective
  • Lisa finding peace was a good start to a fresh start, but clearly there’s more work to be done.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Its onboard offerings, wide array of itineraries and shore excursions—particularly those that are food and wine-driven—easily combine education, adventure, and good fun.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • Finally, your weekend is looking dry and pleasant with highs up near 70°.
    — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Senior defensive tackle Ansel Din-Mbuh has also been a force in the early season while junior strong safety Kaden McFadden has also been a pleasant surprise with 13 tackles.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleasant

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“Enviable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enviable. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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