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as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
a desirable location for the new house
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Recent Examples of desirable
Crucially, this process does not rely on human engineers actually understanding the internal workings of the AI – better behaviors can be achieved simply by repeatedly nudging the network towards desirable answers and away from undesirable ones.
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Billy Perrigo, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Remote work has drawn high earners to desirable locations including Honolulu and parts of Florida.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
For Ruscio, that meant a focus on beamed ceilings, stained glass, woodwork — and a truly desirable fireplace.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
The largest, most desirable office tenants (banks, for instance) demand vast floor plates that yield great distances from the glassed-in edge to the dark inner regions where the supply closets are and the lowliest employees dwell.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
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Billy Perrigo, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Remote work has drawn high earners to desirable locations including Honolulu and parts of Florida.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
For Ruscio, that meant a focus on beamed ceilings, stained glass, woodwork — and a truly desirable fireplace.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
The largest, most desirable office tenants (banks, for instance) demand vast floor plates that yield great distances from the glassed-in edge to the dark inner regions where the supply closets are and the lowliest employees dwell.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
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Celebrate 2025 with over 500 candles illuminating the sexiest party in town.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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And while responsibly aging cucumbers might not seem like the sexiest hobby, there’s plenty of (literal) spice involved.Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
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The prudent uptake is that instilling a purpose is probably better than leaving the slate blank.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The move is in line with Barra's comments to investors earlier this fall that the company is becoming increasingly prudent in its capital allocation to align production capacity with demand.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Will the Saints get the big upset on Monday Night Football, or will the Packers continue their hot season with another dominant win?Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Having this kind of latitude in a high-performance supercar is the equivalent of a long, hot shower after a hard workout.Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
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While most ski down the mountain when ready to leave, my friends and I took a gondola, which was the easier and wiser choice after a few margaritas.Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
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Brimming with humor and heart-tugging emotion, this wise and wistful masterpiece is also one of the most visually stunning shows to hit New York in ages.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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People can stay safe from possible carbon monoxide poisoning by taking precautionary measures.Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Prior to Tuesday night’s filing, Spiro had pushed for expediting the mayor’s case as much as possible, requesting shorter timelines and pushing for his trial to start as early as March.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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On a purely tactical basis, some worthwhile work seemingly was done last week.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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During each match Slot continues to identify in-game changes with the help of first-team tactical analyst Roderick van der Ham, who joined from Feyenoord last month and sat next to him in the Carabao Cup win over Southampton.Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Pick-up and delivery orders can be placed on short notice, though at least 24 hours' advance is advisable.Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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While Singapore's weather averages 90°F with high humidity basically guaranteed, bringing along an extra layer or two when setting out for a day of touristing is advisable due to the chill of omnipresent air conditioning indoors.Audrey Phoon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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