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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Even the most bullish analysts, and many fans, have had to acknowledge the impact of Musk’s politics on the desirability of Tesla and its products to a wide swath of customers and investors.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
The leash is short between desirability and products that don’t deliver.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The desirability is definitely growing, which is a very good sign.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
To determine the best cities, U.S. News considers a multitude of factors, including quality of life, the local job market, value for your money, and the place’s desirability.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
The leash is short between desirability and products that don’t deliver.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The desirability is definitely growing, which is a very good sign.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
To determine the best cities, U.S. News considers a multitude of factors, including quality of life, the local job market, value for your money, and the place’s desirability.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 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 13 Mar. 2025.
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