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
Mbappe missed two presentable chances in the first half before being shut out for much of the second.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The household staff who serve some of the wealthiest people in America are expected to be presentable, tech-savvy, skilled in caring for fine art, china, rugs, and designer clothes—plus always available and completely devoted.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The household staff who serve some of the wealthiest people in America are expected to be presentable, tech-savvy, skilled in caring for fine art, china, rugs, and designer clothes—plus always available and completely devoted.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presentable
Adjective
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Although not quite so forthcoming with information, Combs was, not surprisingly, disarmingly personable and offered something else instead.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Like Chef Point, Always Cooking is a stunning overachiever with a personable chef.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Make sure to learn about Filipino values, avoid superiority, and be a pleasant neighbor in this country that is welcoming you.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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View 7 Images The Tiffin GH1 all-terrain camper van was one of the most pleasant RV surprises of 2024.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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But the Tar Heel state has a decent amount of talent this year, and UNC does not appear to be in position to take advantage of it.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Reading these reports alongs with your own research can give you a decent idea of which cruise ships are doing the most to reduce their impact.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The lovely gorge setting makes Screw Auger a popular place to visit in the summer.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Nini Berndt makes lovely work of this bruise-writing, the kind of devastation that leaves you with your fist pressed to your lips, aching hard for everyone involved.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Even among more respectable children’s literature from its time, Peter was a thoughtful creation, his architects never hesitating to use his famous credo: With great power comes great responsibility.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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The Nasdaq Composite had a slightly better session, closing at a respectable 0.32%.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s an oppressive summer heat wave and he’s confined to his apartment, with the occasional visit of his middle-aged nurse, Stella (Thelma Ritter) and his pretty socialite girlfriend, Lisa (Grace Kelly).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Naked Sunday’s sunscreen replaces my foundation with a radiant finish that’s too pretty to cover up, and Luna Nectar’s serum gives a boost of antioxidant protection.—
Elizabeth Siegel,
Allure,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Newcomer Davante Adams, 32, and Puka Nacua, 25, will complement one another, giving the Rams their best veteran tandem at receiver since Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. fueled the Super Bowl-winning offense.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Presentable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presentable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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