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
Their relationship is enviable to the vipers around them, until Kathryn’s name appears on Philip’s list.
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
In the past, this early, extra dose was recommended for infants traveling internationally—to countries that hadn't achieved America's enviable level of herd immunity and were vulnerable to outbreaks.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
The late Queen Elizabeth had many enviable talents, including impressions of some of the world's most recognizable figures.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Its transfer policy and business, drafting in enviable players such as Asensio, Rashford, and Donyell Malen, show the way ahead.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
In the past, this early, extra dose was recommended for infants traveling internationally—to countries that hadn't achieved America's enviable level of herd immunity and were vulnerable to outbreaks.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
The late Queen Elizabeth had many enviable talents, including impressions of some of the world's most recognizable figures.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Its transfer policy and business, drafting in enviable players such as Asensio, Rashford, and Donyell Malen, show the way ahead.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enviable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enviable
Adjective
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Teamwork, socialization, and other types of in-person connection are what workers cite as the most desirable aspects of choosing an office over working from home.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Located just west of K-7 Highway and south of College Boulevard, Prairie Canyon is set in one of the most desirable locations, blending scenic beauty with easy access to local amenities.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The vast majority of the city’s industrial jobs remained low paying, dangerous, and only attractive to the most desperate Americans until the 1940s.—
Made by History,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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These rooms, and the rest of the interior, have just been professionally repainted using attractive colors.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the attempt at genre homage is admirable, Until Dawn seems trapped by the tonal demands of these shifts.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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The planned decimation of American space science, coupled with the total dysfunction in our human space program, squanders the admirable U.S. record and accomplishments.—
Louis Friedman,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Most of the week should be pleasant in the Baltimore area, with temperatures hovering in the upper 70s and low 80s before a chance of showers into the weekend.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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On bord, the Norse flight attendants were pleasant and service was frequent.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Enviable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enviable. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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