Synonyms of applications

applications

noun

plural of application

as in uses

the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose

fixing a snag in panty hose is not the intended application of nail polish, but it's a handy one

Synonyms & Similar Words

• uses
• exercises
• usages
• operations
• plays
• employments
• exertions
• reuses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disuses
• nonuses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of applications

The technology researchers are using is different from the mainstream popular applications of red-light therapy. — Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The 2026/27 Global Breakthrough 360 cohort will comprise 50 places available, with applications open through a dedicated website before closing on September 18. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Known for being highly conductive, copper has wide applications across electronics, housing and autos. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

While soft analytics has found natural applications in marketing and communications, the same approach can help leaders make better decisions across hiring, operations, customer experience, culture and strategy. — Pierce Kafka, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Adobe GenStudio applications are used by marketing teams to plan, create, manage, activate across apps and publishers and measure on-brand content. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Quantum hardware reaches Switzerland The new facility could give Switzerland a stronger base for turning quantum research into practical applications. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

In many countries, these new technologies and applications helped bring about political gains that were previously unimaginable. — David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026

Launched in August, the service is open to brokers, Web3 applications, and trading platforms alike. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026