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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Add mobility and endurance at this level, and their usefulness expands quickly.
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Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
On both sides of the war for Gilead, usefulness is next to godliness.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
An investment that made perfect sense at the time outlives its usefulness.
—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
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Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
On both sides of the war for Gilead, usefulness is next to godliness.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
An investment that made perfect sense at the time outlives its usefulness.
—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
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 28 Apr. 2026.
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