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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
In ornamental plantings, ground covers are desirable from an aesthetic point of view and can be used with care.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
United are no longer a pre-eminent force, but that doesn’t make the job significantly less desirable, though the absolute best head coach might want a team with players ready to win the Champions League.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
However, what the pandemic showed was a reliance on technology to find innovative ways to produce desirable sports content.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Taste of Baldwin Park creator David Merritt has been hustling in this part of town for decades, even before it was ranked among the city’s most desirable addresses.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
United are no longer a pre-eminent force, but that doesn’t make the job significantly less desirable, though the absolute best head coach might want a team with players ready to win the Champions League.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
However, what the pandemic showed was a reliance on technology to find innovative ways to produce desirable sports content.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Taste of Baldwin Park creator David Merritt has been hustling in this part of town for decades, even before it was ranked among the city’s most desirable addresses.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
Adjective
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Director Chloé Robichaud presents a strong case for bringing it back with her sexy and funny Sundance-award-winning remake of a 1970 film.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Consider this the library cart’s sexy cousin.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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This will require implementing policies that support prudent spending, rather than undermining it.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Some pilots say that — once again — waiting, and keeping both engines running, might have been the most prudent move.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Datskovska regularly reports on the season’s hottest accessories and how to acquire them online.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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The signature treatment is the dotsho, or hot stone bath, a ritual locals have practiced for generations to ease joint pain, arthritis, and the toll of long winters spent farming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Reaves finished the night with 15 points on 7-for-14 shooting, a step up efficiency-wise from his return to the court in Game 5 on Wednesday.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Containers dry out much quicker, so keep that in mind when selecting plants and opt for water-wise and drought-resistant varieties, Vater suggests.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The company has raced to buy as much computing power as possible, making $600 billion in spending commitments last year.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Determined to rise to the occasion and work out every possible kink, Daisy sets out to resolve conflicts between the stews and in the galley.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In a recent tactical blunder, the first lady’s farcical rollout of a teacher robot made unusually clear what this administration really thinks of children, teachers and schools.—
Randi Weingarten,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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They were joined soon after a large, command-post-style vehicle, which was followed by several other armored tactical vehicles.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Moderation is advisable as is avoidance of negative and divisive content.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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Keep Up with Daily Tasks While day-of cleaning is unnecessary, keeping up with daily cleaning tasks is advisable.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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