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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 the high-achieving countries noted earlier, teachers typically earn as much as other college graduates (Singapore pegs salaries to those of engineers), and are treated with great respect, so teaching is a desirable career.
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Linda Darling-Hammond, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Parking won’t be a hassle here – a two-car garage and driveway provide space for family and guests, rare in this desirable Medford locale.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Meanwhile, according to McKinsey, the need for time management, resilience, and a learning mindset are desirable skills both in the C-suite and in sports.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
These two effects are desirable for reducing heart health risks.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
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Linda Darling-Hammond, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Parking won’t be a hassle here – a two-car garage and driveway provide space for family and guests, rare in this desirable Medford locale.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Meanwhile, according to McKinsey, the need for time management, resilience, and a learning mindset are desirable skills both in the C-suite and in sports.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
These two effects are desirable for reducing heart health risks.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
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This French film featured the sexiest woman in the world at that time, Brigitte Bardot, who appears in the nude and whose husband might be impotent.—
Suzanne Jill Levine
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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La Piscine’s dark summer romp through the dangers of lust, jealousy, and gluttony proves nothing is ultimately sexier than the privilege of indifference.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Further, the company has been prudent in allocating its resources towards innovation and marketing focused on its flagship product, unlike big conglomerates who despite having deep pockets are unable to focus on a particular niche.—
Ankita Dhawan,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Adding another inside linebacker or two would be prudent, and Michigan has players on the board who could fill that need.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Learning New Skills That Are Hot Enriching yourself with new skills is always worth it, but focusing on hot skills is even more rewarding.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Officers arrived at Cumberland Mall after a woman called 911 at around 1 p.m. to report a little boy and a little girl trapped inside a hot car in the parking lot outside Dick's Sporting Goods.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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In hindsight that decision may not have been the wisest.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Demonstrating a talent for working in fluent french peppered with a british accent, the actor delivers one of his most indelible acting turns as the sly, wry, and wise business mogul-turned- butler who finds new purpose in life working on the other side of the fence.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Curiously, there was no representative from Prince William and Kate Middleton in the talks, and reports indicate the two are approaching the possible reconciliation carefully.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
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There are possible ways to rectify late filings and, depending on the facts, penalties might be averted.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Most recently, a gunman in tactical gear opened fire on a Border Patrol facility in Texas.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 July 2025
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When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Sure, your diet can affect your weight, which is one of the reasons why an All-Twinkie Diet is generally not advisable.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Because Bluetooth is a bit slow and flaky, a hub is advisable for the best performance, but that adds to the cost.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
18 June 2025
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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