1
as in rational
according to the rules of logic
the lawyer won the case with a logical argument about the motives of the suspect
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2
as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
that's the logical choice under the circumstances
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Recent Examples of logical
There’s also the logical blah blah that a sequel is good for the greater franchise ecosystem, read viewers will rewatch Star Wars movies on Disney+, etc.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2026
After Luke Skywalker was brought in, creating an exciting experience for fans and park visitors, Darth Vader seemed like the next logical step.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 May 2026
His list of logical suitors includes Sony, Apple, Amazon, Disney, Comcast/NBCUniversal and Sphere Entertainment, given its focus on immersive entertainment experiences.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Work with that element of chance because learning to enjoy embracing—working with it—is fun and fun isn’t logical, and logic isn’t always your ally in that initial stage of creation.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2026
After Luke Skywalker was brought in, creating an exciting experience for fans and park visitors, Darth Vader seemed like the next logical step.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 May 2026
His list of logical suitors includes Sony, Apple, Amazon, Disney, Comcast/NBCUniversal and Sphere Entertainment, given its focus on immersive entertainment experiences.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Work with that element of chance because learning to enjoy embracing—working with it—is fun and fun isn’t logical, and logic isn’t always your ally in that initial stage of creation.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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For most of investing history, that discomfort was rational.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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For all the prior cinematic depictions of storming bunkers and camaraderie under fire, Pressure offers us the quiet heroism of rational restraint in the figure of James Stagg, who weathered his inner storms and bore the courage to be disliked.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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Those deductible expenses generally include reasonable costs of moving household goods and personal effects, plus travel and lodging for the move, but not meals.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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As New York looks forward, however, what are reasonable power expectations for Lindor, Bichette and Polanco, and for Marcus Semien, whose home run totals have dropped from 29 to 23 to 15 to a pace for 12 this year?—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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However, generative AI goes further by packaging information into coherent narratives, recommendations, and decisions.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The screenplay is episodic, with scenes that do not naturally follow each other to form a coherent narrative, but rather come together to give the audience a full portrait of these three women.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
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The judge stressed the narrow grounds on which an arbitration award can be vacated and concluded Tatis failed to offer a valid reason to overcome that standard of review.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
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Singh, who is from India, was carrying a valid commercial driver’s license from California and had earlier been granted one by Washington state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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In the end, there was an acceptance that sticking rather than twisting was the most sensible option.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Both offer sensible and balanced judicial philosophies.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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But on the other hand the club also needed power, and even in a best case scenario Durbin never projected as someone who’d move the needle much in that area.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Then obviously, the Colorado Eagles and the Colorado Avalanche — just two really good teams.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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