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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
a practical and simple solution for the town's waste disposal she has some practical information on sightseeing in San Francisco
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a practical caseworker who doesn't spend a lot of time philosophizing while doing social work in the inner city
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Recent Examples of practical
Designers leaned into lightweight, breathable fabrics like cotton poplin and linen, which felt both practical and fresh.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Featuring simple black metal posts, this utility cart is unassuming, portable and great for holding a variety of decorative and practical objects.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
This workshop combines practical tools with honest conversation about money in our community.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 June 2025
The practical effect of the ruling remains to be seen.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Featuring simple black metal posts, this utility cart is unassuming, portable and great for holding a variety of decorative and practical objects.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
This workshop combines practical tools with honest conversation about money in our community.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 June 2025
The practical effect of the ruling remains to be seen.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical
Adjective
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This is what makes average household income so useful in this analysis of the wealthiest cities in Arkansas.—
Andrew DePietro,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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These are much more useful for decks and outdoor cleaning, because their strength and efficiency can actually lead to interior damage.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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If the Islamic Republic could be replaced with something more pragmatic and less ideologically driven than Khomeini’s revolutionary doctrine, few in the Arab Gulf would mourn.—
H.A. Hellyer,
Time,
30 June 2025
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All of this is to say that centrism and pragmatic politics are no means dead in the Democratic Party.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in May that Trump is abiding by all applicable conflict-of-interest laws.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Dealing with rage wouldn’t seem the term most applicable to Estévez, who is as amiable and animated as anyone in the Royals’ clubhouse and radiates a room-energizing presence.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Around-the-clock monitoring is crucial, yet building and staffing a 24/7/365 SOC isn't realistic for the typical small enterprise.—
Ricardo Villadiego,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Two, that the racing footage is incredibly realistic.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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That’s where the distinction between applied and contextual AI becomes critical.—
ByTheodore Krantz Jr,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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At the time, most basic and applied research was done by the military.—
Paul Bierman,
The Conversation,
15 May 2025
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“Practical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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