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
After years of making headlines for her enviable skin, Martha Stewart is officially entering the beauty game with a line of skin care products.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025
Turning around one of America’s most unimpressive airports was not an enviable task, but the regeneration of New York LaGuardia (LGA) has been nothing short of a miracle.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Exxon also finds itself in an enviable position after its $60 billion acquisition last year of Permian leader Pioneer Natural Resources.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
But all that logic doesn’t make the Cubs’ situation any more enviable now or in the future.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025
Turning around one of America’s most unimpressive airports was not an enviable task, but the regeneration of New York LaGuardia (LGA) has been nothing short of a miracle.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Exxon also finds itself in an enviable position after its $60 billion acquisition last year of Permian leader Pioneer Natural Resources.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
But all that logic doesn’t make the Cubs’ situation any more enviable now or in the future.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enviable
Adjective
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In Mexico, English and Spanish are desirable; in Canada, French is considered an asset.—
Michelle Kaufman
August 12,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Some of the most desirable brands let the product speak for itself rather than resorting to conspicuous branding and flashy gimmicks.—
Matteo Atti,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Since 2013, the Edinburgh accessories brand has been building out a global business that offers artisanal leather products at attractive price points.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The program was created to help providers afford to offer workers attractive benefits with the hopes of keeping them in the field.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tua Tagovailoa has done an admirable job taking care of the football during the Miami Dolphins’ first 12 training camp practices, only throwing on interception during that stretch.—
Omar Kelly
August 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Aug. 2025
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After attending a college party and hooking up with Amber (Grey DeLisle), Bobby displays an admirable go-with-the-flow tranquillity.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Warmer times are best for training a puppy, as much more time can be spent outside.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
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His best figures of 4-19 came in a fiery spell against Worcestershire.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Many people find coriander seeds to have a pleasant, almost sweet taste.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Think wild strawberries and mineral lift with just enough texture to add a pleasant element of complexity, something not often found in entry-level rosé.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Enviable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enviable. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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