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
In celebration of the new campaign, Langley talks dressing for the stage and her enviable belt collection.
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Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Quince Italian Wool Classic Single-breasted Coat This charcoal gray wool coat from Quince looks like it was plucked straight out of Lawrence’s enviable closet.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The Eagles enter the offseason with enviable flexibility at the position.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The two markets underscored the energy still coursing through the region’s film and TV industry, as well as its enviable talent pool.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
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Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Quince Italian Wool Classic Single-breasted Coat This charcoal gray wool coat from Quince looks like it was plucked straight out of Lawrence’s enviable closet.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The Eagles enter the offseason with enviable flexibility at the position.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The two markets underscored the energy still coursing through the region’s film and TV industry, as well as its enviable talent pool.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enviable
Adjective
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Equally important to locking desirable heat and moisture in, aluminum foil is also highly effective at keeping unwanted elements out.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Searching for a desirable fall 1991 Yohji Yamamoto Homme leather jacket or an incredibly elusive fanny pack from Louis Vuitton’s 1996 collaboration with Vivienne Westwood?—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Analyst Matt Dellatorre and team says the pharma stock is extremely attractive at current levels and that investors should remain calm.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Colors range from purple to pink, and the low-growing foliage makes an attractive ground cover.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tottenham arrives like a blur, game five of an eight-game stint, seven of which are away from home, around 9,300 miles of travelling crammed into 25 days beginning with their admirable 1-1 draw at Paris Saint-Germain on January 28.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the spirit of progress and collaboration embodied by Moore’s admirable initiative to uplift men and boys, Maryland can also lead the charge in helping to reshape the landscape of women’s health.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, makeup artists think spring breakers will pack their best cushion-y, cloud lips instead of their icy alternatives.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City figured its best sales pitch centered on its facilities and its location in the heart of America.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Dry, pleasant weather returns over the weekend for Valentine's Day, with high temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s, light winds and mostly sunny skies.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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If this feels outside of your comfort zone, opt for a simple, pleasant one-line opening.—
Outside,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Enviable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enviable. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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