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
Sellers have included independent film darlings like Geraldine Viswanathan and Francesca Reale, as well as fashion influencers with enviable style, such as Macy Eleni.
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Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
On Thursday, after playing in the opening round of a PGA Championship just over an hour from his hometown, Poston seemed to be in the most enviable position.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
Of course, many people have struggles that are enviable by others.
—Jessica Slice, Time, 9 May 2025
The Sinclairs are American royalty—known for their good looks, old money, and enviable bond—but after a mysterious accident changes Cadence’s life forever, everyone, including her beloved Liars, seems to have something to hide.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 May 2025
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Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
On Thursday, after playing in the opening round of a PGA Championship just over an hour from his hometown, Poston seemed to be in the most enviable position.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
Of course, many people have struggles that are enviable by others.
—Jessica Slice, Time, 9 May 2025
The Sinclairs are American royalty—known for their good looks, old money, and enviable bond—but after a mysterious accident changes Cadence’s life forever, everyone, including her beloved Liars, seems to have something to hide.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enviable
Adjective
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What's Going On?' This real estate, right next door to Paramount Studios, wasn’t always so desirable.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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The idea of multi-story homes with small footprints is a more desirable approach to density for some people than apartments.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Showcasing this kind of innovation made the company more attractive to creative and tech-savvy talent.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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For starters, native plants are more attractive to pollinators, but they're also perfectly adapted to local growing conditions and will return year after year with minimal fuss.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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More than three weeks have passed since their season ended in Oklahoma City with handshakes and hugs, mementos of an admirable lemons-to-lemonade playoff run.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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And its attention to detail, particularly in its costumes, is admirable.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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As good as Trachtenberg is at keeping secrets, this particular one seems unlikely.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Comedy is also having a moment because of people are looking for a pleasant escape given the political nightmare currently gripping this nation.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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This modern adaptation of a traditional country farmhouse features a welcoming front porch, which has ample room for two or three people to sit and relax on a pleasant day.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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“Enviable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enviable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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