as in personable
in good enough condition to be seen by someone
I have to make myself presentable before our guests arrive. a presentable appearance
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Recent Examples of presentable
These surfaces might not be covered in spatters, but cleaning them can help to prevent the spread of germs and keep this high-profile kitchen appliance looking presentable.
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Employees manually rang up purchases on phones, kept storefronts presentable, and did their best to keep shoppers moving.
—Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Both Ripa and Consuelos rejected the supposition, with Ripa admitting that the only evening during which Consuelos looks presentable during the holidays is Christmas Eve.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025
Brenden Aaronson, Jack Harrison and Jayden Bogle also missed presentable opportunities in the 2-0 defeat against Burnley.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Employees manually rang up purchases on phones, kept storefronts presentable, and did their best to keep shoppers moving.
—Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Both Ripa and Consuelos rejected the supposition, with Ripa admitting that the only evening during which Consuelos looks presentable during the holidays is Christmas Eve.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025
Brenden Aaronson, Jack Harrison and Jayden Bogle also missed presentable opportunities in the 2-0 defeat against Burnley.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentable
Adjective
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Girolmo knows exactly what the show needs, and there is a musically adroit and highly personable cast in the not-entirely-Irish persons of Emily Goldberg, the singer-musician Michael Mahler, the fine tenor Luke Nowakowski and Leah Morrow.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Details like antique glassware and petite vases of fresh flowers refreshed regularly help the rooms feel personable and intimate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dry, pleasant weather returns over the weekend for Valentine's Day, with high temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s, light winds and mostly sunny skies.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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If this feels outside of your comfort zone, opt for a simple, pleasant one-line opening.—
Outside,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Dolphins had a decent, although not necessarily strong 2025 draft class despite the fact all seven draftees got playing time last season, and five made at least one start.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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Education isn’t a cure-all; North Korea appears to have decent schools yet is impoverished and totalitarian.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And Ann Bridgman of Just the Thing Decorating in Southlake has seen pet owners consider just giving up on having a lovely home.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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My first night was in a Farmhouse Meadow Studio, with a vaulted ceiling, dormer, gas fireplace, and a huge sliding glass door opening onto a patio (which would’ve been lovely if the weather were warmer).—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But there is one recent, telltale post full of pics of the comely couple.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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As the two lovers, Robin Wright as the comely princess and Cary Elwes as her loving swain are engaging and appealing.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rice finished with a respectable 104 wRC+ and seven home runs in 106 at-bats against lefties in 2025.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cargo space is respectable for the class, and the hatch configuration is easier to live with day-to-day than a trunk-only sedan.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, makeup artists think spring breakers will pack their best cushion-y, cloud lips instead of their icy alternatives.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City figured its best sales pitch centered on its facilities and its location in the heart of America.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This is a pretty, warm room with arched interior colonnades, anchored by a display kitchen with an open fire.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Brass had its moment, but our experts say to leave behind the sleek metal and instead mix textures, patterns, finishes, and materials by adding this under-$30 rattan lamp and these pretty candle holders into your decor.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Presentable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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