desirable

Example Sentences

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Homeownership is a lofty and desirable goal — and one that many young Americans think is out of reach.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The county is gradually moving workers into the 55-story skyscraper at the base of Bunker Hill that was widely considered one of the city’s most desirable office buildings when it was completed in 1991.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

That included the $55 billion purchase of Anadarko Petroleum in 2019 that substantially increased Occidental’s U.S. production, boosting its exposure in the desirable Permian basin region of Texas.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

As populations continue to grow, females may also become more selective, which could further favor males with stronger displays or other desirable traits.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

While I am fascinated by the linguistic exuberance of the vox populi, I’d be the first to argue that having prescriptive rules is desirable, indeed indispensable, in many arenas of writing.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker