as in desirable
causing envy
The company is in the enviable position of having no real competitors. She has an enviable reputation for honesty.
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Recent Examples of enviable
Known for its distinguished architecture, intentional design, and community experiences, Alys Beach capitalizes on its enviable location along the sparkling white sands and turquoise waters of the Gulf.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Even if Beijing can mitigate these problems, the United States’ incumbent position in the world order and its enviable natural resources may provide structural bulwarks that China is unable to surmount.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Overall, Miller has a 5-5 record versus UConn, enviable for most coaches considering the Huskies have won four national championships since Miller began his head-coaching career at Xavier in 2004.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 11 Dec. 2025
Some, though, may think that stretches the boundaries of believability given Harry's enviable life in sunny California.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enviable
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This technical variation results in a fabric with a number of highly desirable characteristics for denim.—
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The house features a number of desirable amenities, including a home theater and a pool.—
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To make sure there’s sufficient demand among bond investors, Treasury yields must remain attractive relative to the competition.—
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Home to the world’s largest oil reserves, the country is an attractive long-term opportunity for Big Oil, but companies are cautious about investing in the short term due to uncertainty around security and the rule of law.—
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All of that is admirable, but none of it exempts the show from criticism.—
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That goes double for its star, who throws herself into the role with a unihibitedness and a dedication that Lee would find admirable.—
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
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Fortunately, there's usually plenty of pleasant autumn days after the first frost to tackle the remaining fall gardening tasks at a more leisurely rate.—
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Today the Moon in your sign is dancing with fair Venus creating pleasant feelings between you and everyone else.—
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“Enviable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enviable. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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