presentable
adjective
pre·sent·able
pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl 
1
: capable of being presented
2
: being in condition to be seen or inspected especially by the critical
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I have to make myself presentable before our guests arrive.
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Fold throw blankets and fluff up pillows and sofa cushions to make the space look presentable again.
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
Virgo August 23 – September 22 Putting a presentable face on a weird idea is now plausible.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2024
Fairly presentable chances were created at both ends thereafter, but ultimately both teams seemed content with drawing in regulation time and taking the game to penalties.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Rahima is missing and unable to make Catherine presentable, her children are dropping like flies, and Elizabeth is now leaving court.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
Virgo August 23 – September 22 Putting a presentable face on a weird idea is now plausible.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2024
Fairly presentable chances were created at both ends thereafter, but ultimately both teams seemed content with drawing in regulation time and taking the game to penalties.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Rahima is missing and unable to make Catherine presentable, her children are dropping like flies, and Elizabeth is now leaving court.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024
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“Presentable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presentable. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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presentable
adjective
pre·sent·able
pri-ˈzent-ə-bəl
: having a satisfactory or pleasing appearance
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