as in desirable
causing envy
The company is in the enviable position of having no real competitors. She has an enviable reputation for honesty.
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Recent Examples of enviable
With each installment set in a high-end resort, the next chapter promises more dysfunction among the ultra-rich in yet another enviable vacation destination.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
The boutique hotel offers eight unique guest rooms, an expansive four-bedroom suite, and a rooftop terrace with enviable views—perfect for guests who want to rise above the buzz, especially during a busy football weekend.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Obviously it’s been more prosperous for some than others, and obviously there have been upheavals—Watergate, 9/11, COVID—but nothing that permanently interrupted our historically enviable tranquility.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
And two world No. 1s with a point to prove
Sabalenka is in the enviable position of being world No. 1 but not having a great deal of pressure on her shoulders over the next couple of months.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
The boutique hotel offers eight unique guest rooms, an expansive four-bedroom suite, and a rooftop terrace with enviable views—perfect for guests who want to rise above the buzz, especially during a busy football weekend.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Obviously it’s been more prosperous for some than others, and obviously there have been upheavals—Watergate, 9/11, COVID—but nothing that permanently interrupted our historically enviable tranquility.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
And two world No. 1s with a point to prove
Sabalenka is in the enviable position of being world No. 1 but not having a great deal of pressure on her shoulders over the next couple of months.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enviable
Adjective
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Sometimes, the larvae would chew these body parts into more desirable sizes.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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No major surgery required, but one new face is desirable.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Though plants are deciduous, attractive exfoliating bark adds interest and texture through the winter months.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Additionally, the passing by defencemen from deep in the zone is more effective because there is often more than one attractive passing option.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Being willing to stick with a relationship after its honeymoon phase can be admirable.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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Maybe in Georgia, where Mr. Johnson lives, that’s an admirable record.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Police and fire departments have sometimes defeated disparate impact challenges over physical fitness test requirements on grounds that good fitness is essential to those jobs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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This is also a pivotal episode for Ellie and Dina, who get themselves into a good bit of trouble on their first day looking for Abby.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Thus, a trip to a coin-exchange kiosk (or a bank, or credit union) can yield a pleasant surprise.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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There are many pleasant features of playoff basketball.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Enviable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enviable. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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