as in desirable
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
The watch flexes during the Finals have been equally gripping, with A-listers and players alike flexing enviable wristwear courtside.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Don't let that enviable feature go to waste—frame your face with a long bob, like this one by stylist Sal Salcedo.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
The Bahamian capital, with its turquoise water and white-sand beaches, is home to some of the world’s more enviable coastal real estate.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
But a new book by former first lady Jill Biden suggests that these reassuring portraits of an octogenarian president with enviable stamina were embellished.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 3 June 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Don't let that enviable feature go to waste—frame your face with a long bob, like this one by stylist Sal Salcedo.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
The Bahamian capital, with its turquoise water and white-sand beaches, is home to some of the world’s more enviable coastal real estate.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
But a new book by former first lady Jill Biden suggests that these reassuring portraits of an octogenarian president with enviable stamina were embellished.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enviable
Adjective
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The researchers believe the technology could find applications anywhere private, localized audio is desirable.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
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Lane-Huereca, who was born and raised in the city, explains that what makes New Braunfels so desirable is its mix of affordability, compared to neighboring markets, and access to stable jobs.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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District officials believe the aging of existing farmers with no succession plans, less valuable soils in that area, and the current low prices for commodities make financial incentives more attractive and the target attainable.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Income potential is equally attractive.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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That’s the admirable approach when the Super Bowl champs reside in the division.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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To be absolutely clear, nobody, except maybe Melanie, is behaving honorably here, but a good Love Island story line isn’t measured in admirable behavior; it is measured in juice — and Melanie, Corbin, Kenzie, and Caleb have it.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Speaking of which, the USWNT sent their best before kickoff.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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So, nights such as Friday at the Coliseum are the next-best thing.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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And then the 1970s British folk rock gives way to a less pleasant auditory landscape, as the hum appears, bringing on headaches and nosebleeds and affecting her concentration and mood, her work and family.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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There's the pleasant experience of interacting with them.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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“Enviable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enviable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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