as in desirable
causing envy
The company is in the enviable position of having no real competitors. She has an enviable reputation for honesty.
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Recent Examples of enviable
Like England, the Swedes have reached the semi-finals of the last four major tournaments, an enviable record, to say the least.
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Darren Richman, New York Times, 2 July 2025
Princess Mette-Marit also sported some enviable headwear, donning the Diamond Daisy Bandeau for the banquet.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 June 2025
Sam Presti, who has led the OKC franchise’s basketball operations since 2007, has assembled an enviable roster that’s built to last.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 23 June 2025
Accessorized with enviable abs, this was an unapologetically glam example of her ongoing commitment to skin-baring dressing, both on and off stage.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 23 June 2025
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Darren Richman, New York Times, 2 July 2025
Princess Mette-Marit also sported some enviable headwear, donning the Diamond Daisy Bandeau for the banquet.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 June 2025
Sam Presti, who has led the OKC franchise’s basketball operations since 2007, has assembled an enviable roster that’s built to last.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 23 June 2025
Accessorized with enviable abs, this was an unapologetically glam example of her ongoing commitment to skin-baring dressing, both on and off stage.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enviable
Adjective
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Highland Ventures is ready to transform 525 N. Tryon into a more desirable office space after purchasing the building in May for $24 million.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2025
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Lack of charging infrastructure makes used electric vehicles less desirable than gas cars to some car buyers.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The bulk of the lunar material falls into orbit around the more gravitationally attractive sun.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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If the team were inclined to bolster that position, Auburn’s Ike Irish and North Carolina’s Luke Stevenson would each be attractive options.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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It’s intended to be a showcase for the game’s greatest sluggers, but this year’s star turned out to be a 17 year old kid and his admirable intuition.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Volunteers have flocked to help in admirable displays of community spirit.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heretofore, Raleigh’s best homer-hitting season was 34 in 2024.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
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“Enviable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enviable. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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