as in expedience
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the expediency of such a plan is questionable
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Recent Examples of expediency
But the three in the goals-for ledger must start ticking upward with the expediency of a bouncer’s counter on a busy weekend night.
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 16 June 2025
The move was surprising given the expediency of the release coming to the streaming service, considering the film opened in theaters on April 4 and made its debut on digital streaming via premium video on demand on May 13.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Critics argue that it can be used for political expediency or to shield allies from accountability, potentially undermining the justice system's integrity.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Like Carl, Akram crosses lines, though his transgressions are fueled by expediency rather than temper.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2025
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 16 June 2025
The move was surprising given the expediency of the release coming to the streaming service, considering the film opened in theaters on April 4 and made its debut on digital streaming via premium video on demand on May 13.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Critics argue that it can be used for political expediency or to shield allies from accountability, potentially undermining the justice system's integrity.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Like Carl, Akram crosses lines, though his transgressions are fueled by expediency rather than temper.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediency
Noun
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Not because of any moral presumptions about the persistent script’s immortal sole, but for economy expedience when constructing distributed autonomous organisations (DAOs).—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Even so, a few of the essays seem shaped by expedience.—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Storytelling, through marketing, should honor a brand’s legacy and values while driving desirability.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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It was determined that people were highly interested in quality of life, value, desirability, job market and net migration.—
Paris Goodman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
Noun
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However, obstacles, chief among them the Kings’ apparent commitment to patience and prudence, abound.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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This approach balances fiscal prudence with the need for meaningful oversight.—
Dick Simpson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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“Expediency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediency. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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