GADGETY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

gadgety

adjective

Definition of gadgety

as in practical

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Adjective

What Enterprises Should Do Now For a technology buyer, the practical move is to treat the agent gateway as a diligence checklist rather than a purchase.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
As a perpetually on-the-go woman, my chic mom is rotating through a range of practical styles this season.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of practical

Adjective

Dropping just about every interesting plot, and basically ignoring most of the characters in favor of a gimmicky Sophia storyline, is also not doing this show any favors.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
There are more brands now selling artisanal pickles in distinctive flavors like honey harissa (or gimmicky ones that beg for virality, like purple grape), and many of them are sold at national grocery chains.

— Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 14 June 2026

Definition of gimmicky

Adjective

More adventurous ingredients and sauces, like the chimichurri served with the beef bowl at Jurassic World Canteen, come on the side so adults can customize their meals while younger eaters can enjoy the same dish without unfamiliar flavors.

— Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
America’s 13 original colonies were teeming with adventurous foreigners who formed the bedrock of our dynamic economy and democracy.

— Robert Hormats, Time, 4 July 2026

Definition of adventurous

Adjective

My own team’s research has shown that mycorrhizal fungi can alter chemicals released by plants in ways that are useful for repelling insects while attracting pollinators and insects’ natural enemies.

— Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
McKinsey's March 2026 analysis draws a useful distinction between steps and thoughts.

— Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

All that to say, a glass of rye whiskey, one of the oldest drinks in America and the original base of many of our earliest cocktails like Manhattans and Old Fashioneds, is an easy way to honor the scrappy American spirit.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Here, the material can be charged earlier by light or another energy source, stored in the dark, and then used later to power a chemical reaction after the original energy input has been expended.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026

Definition of original

Adjective

With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Additionally, WatchOS 26 introduces helpful new features, including a convenient wrist-flick gesture and timely suggestions.

— Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026

Definition of convenient

Adjective

New film Objet a revolves around Ingeborg and Adam, visionary hand surgeons bound by love, control and irresistible fixations.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Cody Bjugan is a top American land development educator, visionary entrepreneur and founder of Allied Development & VestRight.

— Cody Bjugan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of visionary

Adjective

The acoustic seal of IEMs means users get more effective isolation, which is handy when working in noisy environments such as planes, trains or live venues.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
From versatile and lightweight linen jumpsuits to light sweaters that come in handy when there’s an unexpected chill in the air, the following items are essentials that can always be found in our suitcases.

— Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Definition of handy

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