as in personable
in good enough condition to be seen by someone
I have to make myself presentable before our guests arrive. a presentable appearance
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Recent Examples of presentable
With his neat suit and greased hair, Murphy (who’ll be battered and bloody by the film’s finale) looks about as presentable as a mechanic possibly could.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Spark excelled in dark humor of a particular British type—apparently presentable people plotting ingeniously malignant crimes (think Roald Dahl)—and combined this with a gift for dry, demimondaine London dialogue in the style of, say, Anthony Powell.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
These surfaces might not be covered in spatters, but cleaning them can help to prevent the spread of germs and keep this high-profile kitchen appliance looking presentable.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Employees manually rang up purchases on phones, kept storefronts presentable, and did their best to keep shoppers moving.
—Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Spark excelled in dark humor of a particular British type—apparently presentable people plotting ingeniously malignant crimes (think Roald Dahl)—and combined this with a gift for dry, demimondaine London dialogue in the style of, say, Anthony Powell.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
These surfaces might not be covered in spatters, but cleaning them can help to prevent the spread of germs and keep this high-profile kitchen appliance looking presentable.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Employees manually rang up purchases on phones, kept storefronts presentable, and did their best to keep shoppers moving.
—Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentable
Adjective
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The personable Agwunobi also served as UConn’s interim president before UConn faculty member Radenka Maric won the top spot in 2022.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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Conveniently located in the heart of Admiralty, right by Hong Kong’s major fashion and finance centers, the hotel promises a fantastic location, great views, personable staff, and classic European elegance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The two kids were watching their parents text on their phones instead of socializing with each other and making pleasant conversation.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chardonnay from Burgundy has a typical bouquet of wet river rock, crushed oyster shells, and sometimes a pleasant note of petrol that hits you before going deeper to assess the fruit aromas.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their rubber outsole has decent traction to get me there and back (way better than flip flops), and the interior synthetic dries quickly.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Whether for noshing in their natural, juicy and delicious form, or for turning into any number of tasty dishes—applesauce, apple pie, apple butter, and so many more—apples are a relatively inexpensive fruit that typically have a decent shelf life and convenience factor that’s hard to beat.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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My lovely new neighbors have a son my daughter’s age.—
Heather Grossmann,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2026
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Orange juice, ginger ale, and pineapple juice make up a lovely treat for after the egg hunt.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But there is one recent, telltale post full of pics of the comely couple.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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As the two lovers, Robin Wright as the comely princess and Cary Elwes as her loving swain are engaging and appealing.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 2026 model, with the M5 Max and Liquid Retina XDR display, hit 96% of the DCI-P3 color space and a respectable 86% of Adobe RGB.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Monday was looking like a tough day at the office for Garrett Crochet, but the Red Sox ace battled back and finished off a respectable third outing of the spring in Monday’s 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tallen said his firm has a history of turning around distressed properties in good locations.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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His communication on the defensive end of the floor has been really good, too.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With Mother's Day coming up, there is an option for mommy and me—a pretty pick for spring and summer family photos.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
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The aesthetically motivated traveler will find no shortage of pretty vignettes to capture.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Presentable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentable. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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