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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
Another option is to cash out an old 401(k), which is generally considered the least desirable option because of the hefty tax penalty.
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 7 June 2025
Aside from its unique luster and heaviness, gold has many desirable qualities – especially as a medium of exchange and symbol of wealth.
—David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Nashville Predators Always a desirable market to go to, the Predators will have the cap room to make a bid.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Spencer Platt/Getty Images Many of these areas of study were far less desirable than computer science, with physics ranking as the 68th most popular major, according to CollegeFactual.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for desirable
Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 7 June 2025
Aside from its unique luster and heaviness, gold has many desirable qualities – especially as a medium of exchange and symbol of wealth.
—David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Nashville Predators Always a desirable market to go to, the Predators will have the cap room to make a bid.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Spencer Platt/Getty Images Many of these areas of study were far less desirable than computer science, with physics ranking as the 68th most popular major, according to CollegeFactual.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for desirable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
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People magazine named him one of the sexiest men that year.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Heat’s Udonis Haslem says amid Kevin Durant speculation: ‘The situation in Miami will work’ ASK IRA: Is a Heat waiting game with Herro, Jovic extensions the prudent approach?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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To understand their risk, prudent CISOs will try to find confidential data before their users unknowingly break the system.—
Chris Stegh,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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During the first and third rounds, Spaun picked up ground against the field with a hot putter, gaining four shots on the greens on Thursday and 2.84 on Saturday.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Conners shot 72-74 in the first two rounds and got off to a hot start on Saturday.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Over the last two seasons, Alexander has missed 20 games due to injury, and adding him into a cornerback room that is already reeling from health issues would not be the wisest decision.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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Dutch’s mission is rooted in making that bond possible—for more people—by providing affordable, ongoing access to care.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Although an appeal remains possible, the ruling delivers a decisive and public defeat for Baldoni and Wayfarer in their attempt to reframe the fallout over the film.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The evacuation warning that was in place was lifted at approximately 4:30 p.m. At the height of the fire fight, there were 17 total engines, three hand crews, two dozers, four water tenders, four air tankers, one helicopter and one air tactical aircraft on the incident.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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For those looking to create lasting impressions with friends or family, printing a photo on a tactical object, such as a canvas print or metal print, helps the gift last a lifetime.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Although the company has made efforts to address these concerns, a cautious approach is advisable when assessing SMCI stock.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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That said, backups are always advisable when using beta software.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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