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
The publication laid out the top cities across the country based on factors such as value, desirability, quality of life, job market, and more.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
At the same time, post-Covid realities have tempered the automatic desirability of luxury.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
The capsule — which drops exclusively at Palm Angels flagships as well as on the brand’s e-commerce site — marks one of the many direct-to-consumer activations planned to reignite brand desirability, Donnini said.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Now that Musk has massively tarnished the brand with his public embrace of far-right ideologies, putting a major dent in its cars’ desirability, and competition in the space is stronger than ever, particularly from China, the richest man in the world is ready to move on to his next shiny obsession.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
At the same time, post-Covid realities have tempered the automatic desirability of luxury.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
The capsule — which drops exclusively at Palm Angels flagships as well as on the brand’s e-commerce site — marks one of the many direct-to-consumer activations planned to reignite brand desirability, Donnini said.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Now that Musk has massively tarnished the brand with his public embrace of far-right ideologies, putting a major dent in its cars’ desirability, and competition in the space is stronger than ever, particularly from China, the richest man in the world is ready to move on to his next shiny obsession.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirability
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System passed a key design review The system has recently passed a key design review, confirming both its technical feasibility and readiness for further development.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mayor Michelle Gomez had recommended limiting spending to $8,000 solely to pursue the feasibility of the project.—
Carol Mendelson,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dear Members, In years past, Coop members debated the advisability of joining the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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There’s so much to be discussed discussing the advisability of starting a war, the cost of insurance coverage or loss of cargo is likely insignificant.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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There is the inevitable temptation to sacrifice virtue for convenience, to exchange our highest ideals for the false promise of expediency.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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But years of racial pandering had created a too-big tent, enlarged in the name of electoral expediency, that offered dark corners for despicable ideologies.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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The standard for war should not be political expedience.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bale has the more interesting role as the youth who at first chooses Hitler out of expedience, but then becomes seduced by power and status.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations.—
SADEK WAHBA,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Sep. 2025
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The jail was coming to an end of its usefulness and would be replaced in just three years.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, as a bonus, the fermentation process produced methane—an energy-rich gas that could be captured and used as fuel, adding another layer of usefulness to the system.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Desirability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirability. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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