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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 performance improvements provide practical benefits for real-world applications.
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Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Even as the fighting raged, the Soviet government directed its zoos to develop practical measures to help the war effort.
—John M. Kinder, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
Stick with practical flooring options at a reasonable price point for best results.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
Mid-month, Mercury will slip into stability-seeking Taurus on May 10, encouraging you to get organized and focus on practical matters like your routine and wellness.
—Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Even as the fighting raged, the Soviet government directed its zoos to develop practical measures to help the war effort.
—John M. Kinder, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
Stick with practical flooring options at a reasonable price point for best results.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
Mid-month, Mercury will slip into stability-seeking Taurus on May 10, encouraging you to get organized and focus on practical matters like your routine and wellness.
—Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for practical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical
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Three variations could provide useful insights: Test different premiums.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Fortunately, the city’s tourism agency provides a useful map showing 32 options and how to reach them.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Instead, try being pragmatic and use your past thoughts and actions as a tool for future success. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Helix BioPharma recognizes this challenge and has built its pragmatic approach to innovation around mitigating these risks.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Technically, federal holidays are applicable only to federal employees and the District of Columbia, meaning states individually determine their legal holidays, according to the Congressional Research Service.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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During a public comment period, officials at Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection submitted several recommendations regarding applicable environmental laws and regulations during construction, but the agency did not signal any overall objections to the project.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The reality is that traditional university models aren’t a realistic option for some people.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Research rental markets carefully, weigh all the true costs of moving, and be realistic about whether a new salary offer truly offsets a higher cost of living.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Goals workshop: The American Association of University Women Poway/PQ branch will host Vicki Halsey, vice president of applied learning with the Ken Blanchard Companies.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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While a regional court in Cologne initially recognized four of Birkenstock’s shoe models as works of applied art and granted the company’s orders in 2017, a higher regional court in the city later overturned the orders on appeal in 2022.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Practical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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