as in expedience
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the expediency of such a plan is questionable
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Recent Examples of expediency
But years of racial pandering had created a too-big tent, enlarged in the name of electoral expediency, that offered dark corners for despicable ideologies.
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Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
The expediency and greed of the fast-moving artificial intelligence industry are the motivators, and health and safety are no longer of paramount concern.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Not good enough to warrant expediency, at least.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Grier was explicit about the risks of forgoing process in exchange for expediency.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
The expediency and greed of the fast-moving artificial intelligence industry are the motivators, and health and safety are no longer of paramount concern.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Not good enough to warrant expediency, at least.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Grier was explicit about the risks of forgoing process in exchange for expediency.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for expediency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediency
Noun
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Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s a multi-year explanation disguised as the expedience of the half-hour rush that came Monday.—
Sam McDowell
Updated March 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cities were evaluated for value, quality of life, desirability and job market strength.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Scholars have documented how lighter skin tones and features perceived as closer to Eurocentric beauty standards may influence perceptions of desirability, femininity, professionalism, and trustworthiness.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The reforms would also require some facilities to assess the feasibility of using safer technologies or processes in their work, among other changes.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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To evaluate the commercial feasibility of the system, Chiang challenged the team to analyze global scaling data, reagent costs, and energy requirements.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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This raised interest rates to punishing levels just as fiscal prudence was being tossed aside.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Strength and prudence are not the same thing.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations.—
SADEK WAHBA,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Expediency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediency. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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