presentable

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Recent Examples of presentable If your outdoor rug is looking a little dingy, or worse, a little soap and water and some spot-cleaning can get rid of grime and stains and get it back to a presentable state. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026 When more presentable opportunities arrived, Bournemouth goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic kept them out with a series of smart, reactive saves, most notably to deny Callum Wilson’s flicked volley late on. Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026 Vacuuming regularly keeps your floors clean, protects them from wear, and makes your home feel instantly more presentable. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026 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. Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presentable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentable
Adjective
  • But this isn’t stuffy butler service; instead, expect personable servers and wait staff who still anticipate your every needs, but who do it with a charming touch.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Such moments offer an opportunity for William to differentiate himself from his father, showing off a personal style that’s more relatable and personable than the ensembles of male royals before him.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The daily afternoon tea in Horizons is also extremely pleasant (don’t skip on the chicken sandwiches, which were more my beat than the scones and jam).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Judd, who seems a decent man, wants to know how Agnes would exemplify her wifely duties.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Robinson, 27, has been decent for the Knicks but not as effective as earlier in his career.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Thanks to that lovely wide field of view, Roman will be able to rapidly image tons of galaxies to generate detailed, 3D vistas of the cosmos.
    Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
  • This lovely semi-evergreen groundcover (Pachysandra procumbens) is ideal for shaded woodlands.
    Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • But there is one recent, telltale post full of pics of the comely couple.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • Caligula selected respectable family men of good reputation, who were conspicuous for some physical disability, for a mock fight.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
  • On Sunday evening, a respectable crowd showed up in the Mojave Tent to pay their respects to the Godfather of Punk, who first played Coachella in a reunion with the Stooges in 2003.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Here are The Denver Post’s 20 best fits remaining for the Broncos through rounds four, five, six, seven and beyond, if Denver indeed wants to have a good day Saturday.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Look for rainbow carrots for a pretty presentation.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • More Pretty Outdoor Rugs Under $50 at Amazon Below, find more pretty outdoor rugs for less than $50 at Amazon, including floral, geometric, and minimalist designs.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026

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“Presentable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentable. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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