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suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the expediency of such a plan is questionable
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Recent Examples of expediency
The move was surprising given the expediency of the release coming to the streaming service, considering the film opened in theaters on April 4 and made its debut on digital streaming via premium video on demand on May 13.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Critics argue that it can be used for political expediency or to shield allies from accountability, potentially undermining the justice system's integrity.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Like Carl, Akram crosses lines, though his transgressions are fueled by expediency rather than temper.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2025
And there are a lot of people within Biden world that feel that that decision was made for political expediency.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 20 May 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Critics argue that it can be used for political expediency or to shield allies from accountability, potentially undermining the justice system's integrity.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Like Carl, Akram crosses lines, though his transgressions are fueled by expediency rather than temper.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2025
And there are a lot of people within Biden world that feel that that decision was made for political expediency.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediency
Noun
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Even so, a few of the essays seem shaped by expedience.—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
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Redemptive leadership at this level means designing for legacy, not expedience.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The rankings, which crunch everything from housing affordability to desirability, are based on a mix of public data and user opinions.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Demna is going to build on the heritage of the brand, build on the iconicity of the brand, but inject his strong creativity, his point of view, to recreate desirability.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Lopez also has an ambitious and uninhibited way of speaking that is far removed from the prudence of players from older generations.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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While this action may convince some that China is a paper tiger, for others, especially Iran’s Arab rivals, it is seen as a sign of prudence.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Expediency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediency. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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