as in feasibility
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the desirability of immortality becomes a little less certain after some consideration of the consequences
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Recent Examples of desirability
Even the most bullish analysts, and many fans, have had to acknowledge the impact of Musk’s politics on the desirability of Tesla and its products to a wide swath of customers and investors.
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
The leash is short between desirability and products that don’t deliver.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The desirability is definitely growing, which is a very good sign.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
To determine the best cities, U.S. News considers a multitude of factors, including quality of life, the local job market, value for your money, and the place’s desirability.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
The leash is short between desirability and products that don’t deliver.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The desirability is definitely growing, which is a very good sign.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
To determine the best cities, U.S. News considers a multitude of factors, including quality of life, the local job market, value for your money, and the place’s desirability.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirability
Noun
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The prospect of a settlement of the lawsuit has created a great deal of consternation at CBS News and 60 Minutes, as it would be viewed as a cave to Trump in the name of corporate expediency.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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Illinois was on board with the previous dirty deal as well: Justice clearly matters less than expediency in the office of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The 2024-25 budget is a prime example of such political expedience.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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From a criminal justice point of view, the DOJ should not have used political expedience to drive a prosecutorial decision.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Review your life insurance policies to determine their usefulness.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Left-hander Wandy Peralta’s usefulness also expired after the trade deadline.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Desirability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirability. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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