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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
One thing both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Mr. Trump’s people agree on is that a summit between the two leaders is desirable; talks about setting one up are reportedly underway.
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Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Jan. 2025
Take the United Kingdom, which faces spiraling prices and a deficit of 4.3 million homes that is worst in the most dynamic and desirable areas.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The minerals that are so desirable are rich in rare earth metals and other materials that could be particularly useful in renewable energy technology such as power-storing batteries and windmill magnets.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2025
Today, Florentine gilded wood is still desirable, particularly among designers.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Jan. 2025
Take the United Kingdom, which faces spiraling prices and a deficit of 4.3 million homes that is worst in the most dynamic and desirable areas.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The minerals that are so desirable are rich in rare earth metals and other materials that could be particularly useful in renewable energy technology such as power-storing batteries and windmill magnets.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2025
Today, Florentine gilded wood is still desirable, particularly among designers.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
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That year, Consuelos also earned the honor of PEOPLE’s sexiest morning show host.—
Justine Fisher,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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If Naked Neroli is bright and sweet, Crescent is its sexier, warmer counterpart.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
13 Jan. 2025
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All but one speaker on the matter urged the city away from renewing the deal or encouraged officials to be prudent in any contract decisions.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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If any South Carolina lawmakers are unsure about the need to bring the state’s top marginal income tax rate down further in order to be more competitive, Governor Brian Kemp (R-Ga.) recently demonstrated why Speaker Smith’s proposal is prudent.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The 75-year-old, along with dozens of others experiencing homelessness, queued for a hot meal provided by the nonprofit One World One Heart.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Pacers are hot — winners of eight of their last 10, a streak that has coincided, in part, with Haliburton’s improvement.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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For example, tying the knot on the same weekend as the Super Bowl in the city where the event is taking place may not be wise, as hotel availability will likely be limited and room rates may be much higher than normal.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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Back then, wise Israelis counseled that to remain an occupying power over an understandably angry people was not only morally repugnant, but could erode Israel's own society.—
Max Rodenbeck,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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During a House hearing in April, Change Healthcare admitted that the breach was made possible due to inadequate security measures, specifically the absence of two-factor authentication to protect its systems.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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As a Yang Earth sign, the Dog has the patience to take it one small step at a time, but quantum leaps are also possible!—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Watkins was found guilty of mobilizing her militia group to storm the Capitol in tactical gear.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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That won’t happen with a piecemeal, tactical approach with bolt on AI tools that enhance an isolated process.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Excessive worry about risks and uncertainties is not advisable.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Photographing or recording a video of the rooms in your home and any valuable belongings is advisable as a form of recordkeeping.—
Cora Lewis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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