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
Rahima is missing and unable to make Catherine presentable, her children are dropping like flies, and Elizabeth is now leaving court.
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Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024
The advertisement read like this: Housemaid wanted, presentable, full-time.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Sweater dresses are just thicker versions of the average style and are just as cozy as a blanket, but so much more presentable.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Without them, you’re doomed to the bacon unwrapping itself in the oven, and your smokies will be less than presentable (and less tasty).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024
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Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024
The advertisement read like this: Housemaid wanted, presentable, full-time.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Sweater dresses are just thicker versions of the average style and are just as cozy as a blanket, but so much more presentable.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Without them, you’re doomed to the bacon unwrapping itself in the oven, and your smokies will be less than presentable (and less tasty).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentable
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While Aaron Boone doesn’t think third base is a hole because of the personable speedster, the Yankees could acquire someone more familiar with the position this offseason.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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The ability to be personable is a green-flag trait that good bosses tend to share, workplace culture expert Bonnie Low-Kramen told CNBC Make It last year.Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
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Nissan's Zero Gravity seats up front make the area a pleasant place to spend a day.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Romy ping-pongs between a glassy-chic Manhattan apartment and a pleasant, sprawling house that’s just a short, enviable drive from the city.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
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But this would be a practical and necessary change — to allow a decent time period for transition while also preventing various abuses and inefficiencies.Guy Ciarrocchi, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Barron is a good skater with a decent shot and strong offensive instincts, but his game in his own end has suffered from moments of indecision and a lack of assertiveness in killing plays, leading to extended shifts in the defensive zone.Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Dar Tazi, Palais De Fes, Morocco One of the loveliest places to stay in Fez, Palais de Fes got its start as the city’s first modern-day restaurant, back in 1980—photos of the original owner with Ronald Reagan and Middle Eastern royals still hang on the walls.Ann Abel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Several types of tent and RV sites are available, some of which are waterfront, affording lovely views of the James River.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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The translator need only find the right verbal stones and install them in comely sentences, in cadences that mirror the author’s own, and Mishima’s voice will emerge.Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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This road car with racetrack roots emerged as a shot across the bow of Jaguar after its comely E-type was unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor show.Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
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The Vikings built a three-score lead, before Green Bay had two late touchdowns to make things look more respectable.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Murphy and Guimaraes also opened their respective accounts for the season, raising the tally of goalscorers from a meagre five to a more respectable seven.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The pretty packaging features illustrations inspired by the plants from Kew’s historical archives.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Opt for a liquid hand soap in a pretty bottle or use a refillable dispenser to add an elegant touch to your countertop.Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
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And the spiritual rationale for generosity turns out to be the same as the worldly one: hope in a good future.Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Shoes with good cushioning and substantial arch support can help take some pressure off your heels and alleviate that discomfort.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Presentable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentable. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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