desirability
noun
de·sir·abil·i·ty
di-ˌzī-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural desirabilities
1
desirabilities plural
: desirable conditions
had understood and studied certain desirabilities—
D. D. Eisenhower
D. D. Eisenhower2
: the quality, fact, or degree of being desirable
Examples of desirability in a Sentence
the desirability of immortality becomes a little less certain after some consideration of the consequences
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The state's natural beauty, strong appeal to remote workers, and lower population density contribute to its desirability.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
By the end of the third quarter, the brand noted an increase in brand desirability, which measures purchase intent, Schulman said.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
With prices reaching well into six and seven figures, the auctions are setting new benchmarks for desirability and investment potential in the automotive world.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The boxes look pricy, which only adds to their desirability.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
By the end of the third quarter, the brand noted an increase in brand desirability, which measures purchase intent, Schulman said.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
With prices reaching well into six and seven figures, the auctions are setting new benchmarks for desirability and investment potential in the automotive world.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The boxes look pricy, which only adds to their desirability.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for desirability
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“Desirability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desirability. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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