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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An investment that made perfect sense at the time outlives its usefulness.
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Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026
But in reality, their usefulness extends far beyond de-fuzzing black pants.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Aside from its sheer usefulness, moss is also bewitchingly beautiful.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
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Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026
But in reality, their usefulness extends far beyond de-fuzzing black pants.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Aside from its sheer usefulness, moss is also bewitchingly beautiful.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Lopes Lara emphasizes the usefulness of the probability distribution data Kalshi collects on the world’s most significant events.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
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 15 Apr. 2026.
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