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
Still, Apple’s Liquid Retina takes LED-backlit IPS to its logical conclusion, displaying up to 1 billion different colors through a panel with 10-bit color depth.
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Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
With Kyle Pitts getting franchise tagged by ATL, who would be the next logical pick up at TE for the Niners?
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Bradley Chubb would be the logical second one, though he could be cut without that designation if the Dolphins need more immediate cap space.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Chadim’s story acknowledges that there is no logical reason to believe in them; except maybe one.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
With Kyle Pitts getting franchise tagged by ATL, who would be the next logical pick up at TE for the Niners?
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Bradley Chubb would be the logical second one, though he could be cut without that designation if the Dolphins need more immediate cap space.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Chadim’s story acknowledges that there is no logical reason to believe in them; except maybe one.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
Adjective
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The business side of football will feel perfectly rational.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Austen would have advocated for a more rational and supportive understanding of women’s bodies in health and illness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If a teammate pushes for an answer, share your requirements and propose a reasonable timeframe that respects both schedules.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jayson Tatum defied reasonable expectations to return from a torn Achilles in under a year and have vaulted the Celtics from fun underdog story to bonafide title contenders.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Structures that are coherent, commercially reasonable, and long-standing tend to withstand examination more effectively than last-minute revisions.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Athens then destroyed Melos and launched the Sicily Expedition with overwhelming force and no coherent theory of governance for what came next.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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When asked whether that scenario could resemble Venezuela — where leadership changes did not immediately dismantle the existing power structure — Tapia said the comparison is valid.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Further, the act requires the full name on your valid photo ID matches your birth certificate or naturalization card.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The intuitive Moon squares Saturn, pitting your 3rd House of Distractions against your 6th House of Pragmatism, urging specific words, meticulous timing, and sensible boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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In this reality, Rebecca Hall wants for some reason to not look like Rebecca Hall, and Evan Peters’s the Beauty–resistant FBI agent Coop is the only sensible man in the world.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The worship of greatness leads, at best, to disillusionment and, at worst, to the insanity unleashed by the Wagnerian Hitler.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The service Always friendly, and a good guest-to-staff ratio means help is never far away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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