usefulness
noun
use·ful·ness
ˈyüs-fəl-nəs 
: the quality of having utility and especially practical worth or applicability
Examples of usefulness in a Sentence
the well-known usefulness of thick phone books as seat boosters for short diners
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This led me to question truth in terms of the usefulness of propaganda keeping soldiers safe during war, and why countries use public relations firms.
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Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
Johnson has regularly cast doubt on the usefulness of vaccines, telling reporters earlier this year that many childhood illnesses, such as the measles, can be eradicated through better hygiene and sanitation instead.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
The deal comes as more major media companies weigh the usefulness and risks of AI in their content creation and broader business plans.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2025
But for all its usefulness, researchers are increasingly realizing that light has a dark side.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
Johnson has regularly cast doubt on the usefulness of vaccines, telling reporters earlier this year that many childhood illnesses, such as the measles, can be eradicated through better hygiene and sanitation instead.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
The deal comes as more major media companies weigh the usefulness and risks of AI in their content creation and broader business plans.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2025
But for all its usefulness, researchers are increasingly realizing that light has a dark side.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for usefulness
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“Usefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/usefulness. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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