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
The firm is established as a go-to for legendary gentlemen in real life and on the big screen, from Winston Churchill’s Siren Suit, which enabled the prime minister to get presentable in a hurry during WWII air raids, to Robert Redford’s plethora of pastel shirting in The Great Gatsby.
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
This look is even more minimalist (and replicable), something easy but still presentable enough for the paparazzi.
—Isabel Serra, Glamour, 29 May 2025
Mbappe missed two presentable chances in the first half before being shut out for much of the second.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The household staff who serve some of the wealthiest people in America are expected to be presentable, tech-savvy, skilled in caring for fine art, china, rugs, and designer clothes—plus always available and completely devoted.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
This look is even more minimalist (and replicable), something easy but still presentable enough for the paparazzi.
—Isabel Serra, Glamour, 29 May 2025
Mbappe missed two presentable chances in the first half before being shut out for much of the second.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The household staff who serve some of the wealthiest people in America are expected to be presentable, tech-savvy, skilled in caring for fine art, china, rugs, and designer clothes—plus always available and completely devoted.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentable
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In fact, many found AI content to be more personable and enjoyable, possibly due to its simplicity and accessibility.—
Katie Jewett,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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His habit of greeting patients by name and recalling their concerns ensures that treatments are personable and prioritized.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Quiet and largely seasonably pleasant weather will settle across the Kansas City area on Tuesday, giving the metro a break from the heat and storms of the past few days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The average temperature is a pleasant 56°F (13°C), with warm summers and cool winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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But something good and decent rose from their sacrifice.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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While most of the passengers hail from outside Cook County, a decent percentage are like me, locals proud to call this toddlin’ town home.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Amazon This picture book from Chronicle Books is a favorite at WIRED for its lovely images and engaging story of environmental scientist Ken Nedimeyer, whose passion for marine biology, particularly coral, led him to found the Coral Restoration Foundation.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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This jar candle has a lovely fragrance reminiscent of a tropical island, featuring citrus, florals and vanilla elements.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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The translator need only find the right verbal stones and install them in comely sentences, in cadences that mirror the author’s own, and Mishima’s voice will emerge.—
Deborah Treisman,
The New Yorker,
27 Oct. 2024
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This road car with racetrack roots emerged as a shot across the bow of Jaguar after its comely E-type was unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor show.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
12 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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Similarly, other open-wheel drivers like Montoya have been very respectable but not remarkable.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Walker’s pass rush grade of 65.5 ranked a respectable 53rd and his run defense grade of 67.7 was 82nd.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Knife sets, coffee makers, and pretty plates round out the non-regrettable basics to pick up.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Finally, in the 27th minute, Marcel Ruiz played a pretty entry pass into the box, where Raúl Jiménez did wonderfully to turn and sting a left-footed shot past Matt Freese just inches in front of the shin of Tim Ream, who rushed to try to block the shot of his former Fulham teammate.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The most important thing to consider when determining if a certain plant is a good match for hydrangeas is growing conditions.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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After all, how often would Canada's biggest hockey market have a chance to acquire Canada's best player?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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“Presentable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentable. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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