as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
certain basic work skills that are applicative to almost any job and work environment
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Adjective
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For homeowners, spring is a useful time to review records for mortgage interest, property taxes, home office expenses, if applicable, and receipts for major home improvements that may be worth keeping for future tax purposes.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Listen fully, because useful details hide in ordinary words.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hang window boxes or baskets if applicable.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Special train times may be added for additional matches and will be communicated in advance if applicable.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dealings with co-workers will be practical but sympathetic.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The stars favor practical compassion, where optimism pairs with accountability and follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His attorney, Ava Benach, said Vedam hopes to live with a relative in Sacramento and has been offered a spot in Oregon State University’s doctoral program in applied anthropology.—
Mark Scolforo,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The combined sensing system allows devices to detect both simple touch and applied pressure, creating a more advanced interaction surface.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But where mom jeans have a more relaxed and pragmatic feel, granny jeans are slightly more refined and put together.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Gen Z workers—more pragmatic about job security and pay—are taking a fresh look.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Applicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicative. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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