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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The brand has doubled its desirability over three years, according to Ipsos brand equity tracking, ranking first among outdoor brands in France.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Their desirability is based on factors such as their age, patina, length, thickness, and smoothness.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Even in the wellness world, our growing obsession with longevity and biohacking subtly sells the message that youth is the ultimate marker of not only health, but also desirability, value, and beauty.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025
Regardless of the propulsion system, GM’s goal to lead with product desirability has allowed high-volume sales amid crisis after crisis, Barra said.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Their desirability is based on factors such as their age, patina, length, thickness, and smoothness.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Even in the wellness world, our growing obsession with longevity and biohacking subtly sells the message that youth is the ultimate marker of not only health, but also desirability, value, and beauty.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025
Regardless of the propulsion system, GM’s goal to lead with product desirability has allowed high-volume sales amid crisis after crisis, Barra said.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 22 Sep. 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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