EXPEDIENCE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

expedience

noun

ik-ˈspē-dē-ən(t)s

Definition of expedience

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

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Noun

The lawyer’s truth is not Truth, but consistency, or a consistent expediency.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of expediency

Noun

While the state did not make the top tier for lowest crime, both cities are seen as safer than many major coastal counterparts, contributing to their overall desirability.

— Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026
The shift away from promotional activity, the exec noted, has also been pivotal in maintaining its growth streak, with the company leaning more on building brand equity and desirability.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of desirability

Noun

Infrastructure and feasibility challenges remain Even if the projects receive final city approval, construction could be years away.

— Lauren Breunig, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2026
The state is poised to ban the production and installation of quartz countertops, despite pushback from the industry and questions about the feasibility of enforcing the change.

— The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of feasibility

Noun

Unsurprisingly, the advisability of harvesting does during the rut is no different.

— Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2026
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

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