expedience

noun

ik-ˈspē-dē-ən(t)s How to pronounce expedience (audio)
Definition of expediencenext
as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances the proven expedience of the carrot over the stick in getting the most out of people

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Recent Examples of expedience Trust is built over the long term and best earned by choosing values over expedience when the stakes are highest. — Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 3 Feb. 2026 That’s because the Fed’s credibility rests on its ability to make decisions driven by economic evidence, not political expedience. — Joshua Stillwagon, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2025 Will that mission weigh the needs of our community as equal to national political expedience, or is the safety of our people less important than fleeting political optics? — Keith Wilson, Time, 2 Oct. 2025 Even so, a few of the essays seem shaped by expedience. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for expedience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedience
  1. expediency
  2. desirability
  3. feasibility
  4. advisability
  5. prudence
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  • The expediency helps the series, developed by Nick Santora based on Lee Child’s books, to stay on a yearly cadence.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
  • With competition so fierce in the race to build and release the latest AI models however, the expediency of shaving off every possible drag on speed trumps all.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of expediency
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  • Guichot said the group remains focused on strengthening brand desirability, as evidenced in its presentations during Paris Fashion Week, which saw its three women’s brands focus on heritage and upscaling materials.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • At Kering, group CEO Luca de Meo has made big changes with Gucci — which makes up 40% of the group’s sales — in a bid to regain its position as world number one for desirability.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of desirability
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  • The findings were based on 12 participants in a pilot study to evaluate the feasibility and safety of giving psilocybin to people with Parkinson's disease.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Construction would depend on the outcome of feasibility assessments and subsequent project approvals.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of feasibility
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  • In early February 2026 Caine expressed concerns about initiating a war with Iran, pointing out the risks of a long-term conflict without offering guidance on the advisability of going to war.
    — L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
  • The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 14 May 2026
Definition of advisability
Noun
  • The word prudence seems to be missing as more and more debt is issued.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Investors also have little confidence that fiscal prudence will return anytime soon.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of prudence

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“Expedience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedience. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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