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
  • The 15 stories below range from frustrating to funny to downright unbelievable, but each comes with a practical takeaway that could help another traveler avoid the same fate.
    — Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • In practical terms, the material acts almost like a thermal insulator while still producing an electrical response, quite an achievement.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • The redesign leans bold, colorful, and slightly whimsical without becoming gimmicky.
    — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of gimmicky
Adjective
  • From the band’s home studio in Texas, Muñoz spoke with Variety about his obsession with iconic rock hooks, the secret to crafting adventurous accordion lines and the music legend who appears on Intocable’s latest album.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Variety, 16 July 2026
  • With age, Downey has become adventurous with her style and has been all about trying something new.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of adventurous
Adjective
  • Review social media posts Social media platforms and patient reviews can be a useful tool before visiting for a consultation.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Pushing up, squeezing play and trying to regain the ball in advanced positions is a perfectly viable and often successful strategy, particularly when treated as a useful add-on to quality in possession.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • While Nielsen’s streaming rankings for the week of July 6 to 12 won’t be available for another month or so, early data from the measurement company puts The Five Star Weekend among the Top 5 original streaming series in that timeframe.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2026
  • The original case dates back to the early hours of May 8, 1981, when Sebold, then a Syracuse University freshman, was brutally raped in a park near campus.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026
Definition of original
Adjective
  • Moviegoing Has Become More Event-Driven Streaming has made ordinary movie consumption extraordinarily convenient, which raises the bar for getting people into theaters.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The partial eclipse here approaches 30%, and the park's lakeside campgrounds provide convenient overnight access for Perseid watching later that evening.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of convenient
Adjective
  • Thank you to Apple for their unwavering support, to our visionary writers, our incredible crew, and our extraordinarily talented cast, who brought five seasons to life with a truth audiences believed every step of the way.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • Real transformation rarely comes from a single exceptional program or a single visionary leader.
    — Keith Brooks, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of visionary
Adjective
  • Bringing a refillable water bottle comes in handy at all times.
    — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • Questions over whether autonomous vehicles and weapons are handy supplemental tools or disruptive innovations are in keeping with a long-running debate over what constitutes a revolution in military affairs.
    — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
Definition of handy
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“Gadgety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadgety. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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