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
Considering that group’s issues recognizing African American stories in the past, that’s not an enviable position, though the silver lining is that Lindo did make its Supporting Actor longlist.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Alongside Anderson and Miley Cyrus, Sweetpea actor Ella Purnell has been wearing the look in enviable style.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Strange that such a brief exchange carried such a sting, but despite his abiding respect for Sagan, Carson made sure the astrophysicist was not invited back to the talk show that had brought him enviable celebrity status.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
But the stretches of time for rest and leisure were enviable.
—Bobbi Sutherland, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Alongside Anderson and Miley Cyrus, Sweetpea actor Ella Purnell has been wearing the look in enviable style.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Strange that such a brief exchange carried such a sting, but despite his abiding respect for Sagan, Carson made sure the astrophysicist was not invited back to the talk show that had brought him enviable celebrity status.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
But the stretches of time for rest and leisure were enviable.
—Bobbi Sutherland, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enviable
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Prime rib is a desirable cut of beef, known for its rich flavor and marbling from fat.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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So, here are insights into the Giants’ top coaching target from someone who had an up-close look at what makes Harbaugh such a desirable candidate.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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To make sure there’s sufficient demand among bond investors, Treasury yields must remain attractive relative to the competition.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Home to the world’s largest oil reserves, the country is an attractive long-term opportunity for Big Oil, but companies are cautious about investing in the short term due to uncertainty around security and the rule of law.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The state tried to incorporate as many voices as possible, which is admirable in some ways, but diluted rural hospitals’ message, Stansbury said.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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Her latest New York outing proves exactly why her refined personal style is so admirable.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Tuesday is shaping-up to be the nicest weather day this week and possibly the most pleasant day for a while.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The wonders of Arenal can be enjoyed year-round, but the weather is significantly more pleasant in the dry season, which typically runs from December to April.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Enviable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enviable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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