as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the proven expedience of the carrot over the stick in getting the most out of people
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Recent Examples of expedience
Will that mission weigh the needs of our community as equal to national political expedience, or is the safety of our people less important than fleeting political optics?
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Keith Wilson, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Private settlements outside the public eye deprive them of that chance and raise suspicions that boards prioritize expedience over long-term value creation.
—Kai Liekefett, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Even so, a few of the essays seem shaped by expedience.
—Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
Their arrangement begins as a strategy built on mutual expedience, but gradually develops into something more complicated.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Keith Wilson, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Private settlements outside the public eye deprive them of that chance and raise suspicions that boards prioritize expedience over long-term value creation.
—Kai Liekefett, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Even so, a few of the essays seem shaped by expedience.
—Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
Their arrangement begins as a strategy built on mutual expedience, but gradually develops into something more complicated.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedience
Noun
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Conservatism is rooted in ancient principles of character, virtue and dignity beyond immediate political expediency.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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The expediency of their exchanges (back and forth over a couple of weeks) electrified the planet, especially the mounting viciousness of Lamar’s attack (ad hominem all the way).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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During a three-and-a-half-hour speech at Kering’s Capital Markets Day in Florence in April, de Meo spoke at length about reigniting the desirability of Gucci, which contributes up to 40 percent of the French group’s sales.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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Its desirability has always been built on scarcity, craftsmanship, and more than a century of history rooted in the Swiss village of Le Brassus.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The companies say this virtual feasibility testing could significantly cut deployment time for complex automation systems that previously required extensive on-site tuning.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Gavitt’s second sentence — about the feasibility of further expansion — is the big one.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Dear Members, In years past, Coop members debated the advisability of joining the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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There’s so much to be discussed discussing the advisability of starting a war, the cost of insurance coverage or loss of cargo is likely insignificant.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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This time, prudence with such planning would be sage.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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That prudence by supporters of the center, including County Commissioner Raquel Regalado and Judge Steve Leifman, is now being used against them to keep the center in limbo.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Expedience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedience. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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