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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
The idea that simplification and invitation would strengthen and embed a national culture of child seat use reflected the movement’s practical agility and political savviness.
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Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Bigelow and screenwriter Noah Oppenheim construct a frighteningly plausible scenario in which a multitude of dilemmas—practical and personal, bureaucratic and existential—overlap in real time and at a mounting rate.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
In the 1970s, Gucci renamed one of their bag styles the Jackie 1961, after the former first lady was photographed with her signature accessory so many times.
Streamlined and practical, Kennedy Onassis’ post-White House style ushered in a new chapter for the former first lady’s wardrobe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Plus, the chest pocket adds a fun, yet practical touch.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Bigelow and screenwriter Noah Oppenheim construct a frighteningly plausible scenario in which a multitude of dilemmas—practical and personal, bureaucratic and existential—overlap in real time and at a mounting rate.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
In the 1970s, Gucci renamed one of their bag styles the Jackie 1961, after the former first lady was photographed with her signature accessory so many times.
Streamlined and practical, Kennedy Onassis’ post-White House style ushered in a new chapter for the former first lady’s wardrobe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Plus, the chest pocket adds a fun, yet practical touch.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for practical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical
Adjective
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Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against the app following the hacks and users are questioning whether the app is actually useful in safeguarding the lives of women.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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This is particularly useful now that most new smartphones and laptops are being sold with Wi-Fi 7 compatibility.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There is a hopeful lesson for the coming years in the transition from Mao’s radical socialism to Deng’s more pragmatic policy of reform and opening.—
TYLER JOST,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Aug. 2025
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Those who oppose pragmatic infrastructure decisions, including new gas pipelines, are not being realistic about the state of energy today.—
Linda Baran,
New York Daily News,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These five fundamental savings strategies are applicable to any income-level or age group, and essential for long-term financial stability.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Hims & Hers has said consumers may still be able to access personalized doses through its site if clinically applicable.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These regions make retiring in Italy a realistic, rewarding dream.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Rodrigo Muniz is the other link which has been hanging over the club for two months with no realistic signs of completion at time of writing.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With developers and non-developers alike embracing AI agents to automate, iterate, and build entire applications, this space is becoming one of the hottest frontiers in applied artificial intelligence.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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In the life sciences segment, Blair said that while clinical and applied markets demand was good globally, it was offset by weak demand in academic and government end markets — a continuation of the dynamics seen in recent quarters.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
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“Practical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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