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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
Rather than following trends, Prada once again set the direction of the conversation, proposing a vision of menswear that felt both highly desirable and culturally relevant.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Broadly speaking, however, scientists do have clues about what tend to be desirable characteristics for the microbiome.
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Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 2026
In the worst case, herbicides kill desirable plants.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Dubbed the Isle of Eight Flags, Amelia Island’s beautiful beaches, winding waterways, and dense maritime forests are first-rate examples of why this land has always been so desirable.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for desirable
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Broadly speaking, however, scientists do have clues about what tend to be desirable characteristics for the microbiome.
—
Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 2026
In the worst case, herbicides kill desirable plants.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Dubbed the Isle of Eight Flags, Amelia Island’s beautiful beaches, winding waterways, and dense maritime forests are first-rate examples of why this land has always been so desirable.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for desirable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
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Sade, the band led by the singer of the same name, which is known for producing some of the sexiest jazz/pop/R&B hybrids of all time, is technically still active, even if the outfit has not released a new album in more than a decade and a half.
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Diehards were inflamed that their sexless music was linked to sexy dark romance clips.
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Keeping their core together seems like a prudent move.
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Perhaps the radical thought of a black woman as president made this approach seem prudent.
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July 4th will be far hotter than normal for many and will follow several days in a row of intense heat.
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Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
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Historically, the spring editions of the Paris men’s trade shows have been less significant business-wise than shows for fall collections, but that is shifting.
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Still, there are moments when stepping back is the wiser act of stewardship, for both the owner and the business.
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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If stress builds, schedule a short stretch break and set softer deadlines where possible, because kindness to your body supports reliable output.
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The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
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Taylor Swift wedding security ramps up Amidst the barricades already set up, additional officers, units and tactical personnel are expected around the venue.
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Would Hagens for McTavish and Pavel Mintyukov be doable/advisable?
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Wearing hats and loose-fitting clothes that cover as much skin as possible is still advisable on exceptionally hot days.
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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