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
In Caruso, voters saw a former Republican, and an antiabortion one at that, who had switched his party affiliation for naked political expediency.
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Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Create clear, consistent guidelines for public participation that prioritize citizen engagement over procedural expediency.
—Josue Sierra, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2025
The central bank, however, has consistently maintained its independence, which is essential for crafting policies that consider long-term economic stability over political expediency.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025
The expediency allows the company's constellation to get up and running just before wildfire season begins.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Create clear, consistent guidelines for public participation that prioritize citizen engagement over procedural expediency.
—Josue Sierra, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2025
The central bank, however, has consistently maintained its independence, which is essential for crafting policies that consider long-term economic stability over political expediency.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025
The expediency allows the company's constellation to get up and running just before wildfire season begins.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediency
Noun
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Redemptive leadership at this level means designing for legacy, not expedience.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The 2024-25 budget is a prime example of such political expedience.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As to why a store might resort to such means, Simpson pointed to the exclusive nature of luxury goods, where scarcity is typically associated with desirability and value.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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Elie Top In just over a decade, Elie Top has brought his namesake brand of bold luxury jewelry to the dizzying heights of Parisian desirability.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Left wing-progressives, once skeptical of the status quo, have become stolid guardians of institutions, while right-wing conservatives – once champions of prudence – are tearing down fences.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Known for his humility, gentle spirit, prudence, and warmth, Pope Leo XIV's leadership offers an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to our educational mission.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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“Expediency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediency. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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