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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
Her day-to-day work includes helping patients identify what’s behind their skin sensitivity and building practical routines that fit into everyday life.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Experts offer a few practical tips for anyone starting out.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
In the bathroom, a non-plastic toothbrush and other necessities are practical, thoughtful touches.
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Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
The pants are plenty practical with their side pockets and adjustable elastic waistband.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Experts offer a few practical tips for anyone starting out.
—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
In the bathroom, a non-plastic toothbrush and other necessities are practical, thoughtful touches.
—
Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
The pants are plenty practical with their side pockets and adjustable elastic waistband.
—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for practical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical
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If feedback arrives, stay curious and trim the excess, since structure turns spark into useful results.
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India’s government, which has long leveraged a hard line on Pakistan for domestic political advantage, enjoyed a rally-around-the-flag effect that gave it a useful boost one year after a worse-than-expected performance in national elections.
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From the European cultural point of view there was, here in the Mediterranean, a pragmatic culture which regarded the divine presence as self-evident.
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The Zmajevi are strong, aggressive and pragmatic – notably very dangerous from set-pieces.
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Erie Mayor Andrew Moore said the executive sessions followed all applicable laws and that nothing improper had been brought to the town's attention.
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Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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Arraez is the only Giants player that still has a realistic chance of advancing to Phase 2.
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While advanced games offer realistic simulations at the cost of pricey purchases and steep learning curves, simpler titles have won over players looking to kill a few minutes—or return to their youths.
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When he was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2, his parents turned to applied behavior analysis, or ABA, a therapy commonly used to help children learn daily life skills and limit harmful behaviors.
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Early days An engineer by background, Shotwell graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s in applied mathematics.
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“Practical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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