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as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
a desirable location for the new house
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Recent Examples of desirable
Arizona is among the most desirable states to live in, with many cities and towns being named top spots to raise a family or retire.
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Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
At that initial playoff committee meeting in Daytona Beach, an informal poll in the room showed a split between those who thought a change was desirable (again, including this writer) and those who felt the status quo was fine.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 31 July 2025
All levels of hotels will see an increase in business, but upper tier properties will naturally be the most desirable.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The idea is that this type of investment will make the area a more desirable destination and thus lead to all the benefits that come from more foot traffic and spending.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 29 July 2025
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Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
At that initial playoff committee meeting in Daytona Beach, an informal poll in the room showed a split between those who thought a change was desirable (again, including this writer) and those who felt the status quo was fine.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 31 July 2025
All levels of hotels will see an increase in business, but upper tier properties will naturally be the most desirable.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The idea is that this type of investment will make the area a more desirable destination and thus lead to all the benefits that come from more foot traffic and spending.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
Adjective
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Any ranking of the sexiest subset of people is bound to be met with a healthy dose of skepticism.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Aug. 2025
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But sacks are sexier and can be far more destructive to an offense.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Hope alone isn’t prudent in the pursuit of a playoff spot or division title.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Stars win, no matter how prudent the finances are with the overall roster.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Anyone can get a hot hand; the question is whether the momentum will last.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Menu highlights include Bavarian pretzels, hot wings, pizza, burgers and lavish charcuterie boards.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Stashing a talented prospect like him is a wise decision for a front office that should be taking a long view with its rebuild, not to mention Douglas’ history of concussions (two in 2023) and contract coming up next season.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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But the Tigers also made wise offseason moves, not the least of which was signing former New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres to a one-year, $15 million contract.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dunst told Town & Country, referring to a possible second film in the franchise and any flick that helps fill her bank account.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The finding eliminates one possible cause for signs of distress shown by Black, 69, during his execution, his attorney Kelley Henry said in a statement.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Portuguese playmaker is United’s best player, but also presents a tactical dilemma.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Executing the heists: 'special ops tactical team' On Feb. 1, 2023, five Chilean nationals flew from the Los Angeles airport to the Detroit area.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The district, one of the largest municipal junk bond issuers — or high-risk borrowers — in the nation, according to analysts, has received warnings from credit agencies that taking a loan to meet basic operational needs is not advisable.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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No cream is going to restore volume—different treatments like PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin, derived from your body’s blood) or PRP therapies to stimulate your own tissue would be advisable.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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