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gadgety

adjective

Definition of gadgetynext
as in practical

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadgety
  1. practical
  2. gimmicky
  3. adventurous
  4. useful
  5. original
  6. convenient
  7. visionary
  8. handy
Adjective
  • Optical fiber, however, provides a practical path for moving information across long distances.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Two years later, in June 1865, Lizzie’s father Andrew — a wealthy but practical Fall River businessman — remarried Abby Durfee Gray.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • The Bucket is an example of programmatic architecture, a gimmicky style that thrived in the 20th century and left Southern California with eateries shaped like giant burritos and doughnuts.
    — Fielding Buck, Daily News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • As a result, even though the show leans into the gimmicky aspects of the crime genre, stunning reveals and cliffhangers keep viewers drawn in across the episodes.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of gimmicky
Adjective
  • Vindell, who was wearing a green four-leaf clover T-shirt to honor McHugh, remembered her cousin as someone who was adventurous and always smiling.
    — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Dora the Explorer Across eight increasingly adventurous seasons, Dora the Explorer taught us that active participation was not only cool but often the key to unlocking life’s great secrets.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of adventurous
Adjective
  • Intelligence becomes useful when the environment is uncertain.
    — Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Although somewhat gimmicky, anything that lowers accessibility barriers between the real and virtual worlds is likely to make mixed-reality activities more useful and viable.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • A student there named John-Michael Tebelak wrote the book for the show as his master’s thesis, with original songs provided by his friends.
    — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • My favorite for proximity and—ambiance—is Williamsburg, which is the original location.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of original
Adjective
  • Not The Odeon—though The Odeon is still a perfect restaurant and just a convenient stroll away from the Tribeca gallery network.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Book These Amtrak Routes Each journey offers scenic and convenient access to premier leaf peeping destinations in the US and Canada.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of convenient
Adjective
  • Isabelle Fuhrman plays a visionary computer scientist who gets tapped by a tech magnate (Dennis Quaid) to work on a device developed to communicate with aliens.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Fans are still mourning the death of Dolly – a country music superstar, businesswoman, philanthropist and visionary.
    — Gayle King, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of visionary
Adjective
  • This is where a little creativity in approach comes in handy.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Amazon has marked down thousands of travel essentials, from cozy clothing and comfortable shoes to durable luggage, travel bags, and handy accessories that make getting from point A to point B a little easier.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of handy
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“Gadgety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadgety. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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