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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
There’s also going to be dynamic pricing that will allow lower prices for less desirable games, something that was impossible under the school’s previous antiquated system.
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
All these things are usually desirable for any garden plant.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
There is no obvious spot for two more games on the opening weekend that would provide a desirable, exclusive TV window.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Dear Liz: My husband and I built a home on a hillside over 30 years ago in a desirable neighborhood with a beautiful view.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
All these things are usually desirable for any garden plant.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
There is no obvious spot for two more games on the opening weekend that would provide a desirable, exclusive TV window.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Dear Liz: My husband and I built a home on a hillside over 30 years ago in a desirable neighborhood with a beautiful view.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
Adjective
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And, depending on each event’s everyday price, some of the $25 deals wind up being sexier than others.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
20 May 2025
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The narrative is sexier than the truth in this case.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, consumers are at a loss to know which mental health apps are prudent and useful and which ones are problematic and ought to be avoided.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Creating a more even playing time split could be prudent, but the club must be mindful of Caratini’s health as a 31-year-old who has only twice caught more than 500 innings in a season.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Cannas like the summer heat and humidity and do just fine without watering except in really hot areas like southern Florida.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Nine states have assault weapons bans in place, as gun control has become a hot topic at the Supreme Court.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Considering Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson and T.J. Watt are all in line for new deals soon, getting something done with Hutchinson sooner rather than later would be wise.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Which is wiser: Spending money on more firefighting resources after wildfires break out and absorbing the extraordinary cost of damages, or investing in technologies and training to prevent wildfires from happening in the first place?—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2025
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If the patient is a child, the conversation will involve the family or caregiver when possible.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The agents wore tactical gear, including bulletproof vests emblazoned with the Homeland Security Investigations logo.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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During the eighteen-forties, the antislavery movement was splintering over the question of whether such crusades should be compartmentalized, either for tactical reasons or because some of its male adherents felt that women should stay out of politics altogether.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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That said, backups are always advisable when using beta software.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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As promising as the effort sounds, caution is still advisable.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2025
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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