LOGICAL Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

logical

adjective

ˈlä-ji-kəl

Definition of logical

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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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 That may make Best Pop Duo/Group Performance its most logical destination. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 With the college football regular season rapidly approaching, many position battles are starting to reach their logical conclusions. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026 When there are multiple logical possibilities for what the next word should be, the model typically selects one of those words by chance, based on their relative frequencies in the data. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 And for good measure, Van Lith had backup stands along a nearby river bottom — a logical choice for a big-buck hide-out. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for logical

Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical

Adjective

Every one of those was a rational response to the incentive they were handed.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Sprague said the level of planning Clancy did on the night of the killings implicated her as being in a state of rational thought.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of rational

Adjective

And there is a reasonable likelihood that two of them will end up playing each other on Arthur Ashe either for history, or for the chance to make it, which will lead to unforeseen levels of patriotic tension.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
City officials say this boosts transparency, sets reasonable expectations and may deter people from repeatedly issuing the same complaint.

— Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

Want to make your messages sound more posh, or more academic, or just more coherent?

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Jack in the Box has some of the same ingredients — an irreverent brand voice, a broad menu and a willingness to experiment — but needs to turn them into a more coherent proposition.

— Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of coherent

Adjective

None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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

Definition of reasoned

Adjective

While the outcome was not made public, sources briefed on the case, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, told The Athletic an independent tribunal determined earlier this year that the contract did in fact remain valid.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Once approved, an ETIAS will generally remain valid for three years and can be used for multiple trips, provided the passport connected to it remains valid.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of valid

Adjective

Members also flagged strong anticipation from North American press and said a Netflix awards team is preparing a campaign for the film that extends to a best picture push.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
These seven hotels and experiences are for the active voyager who is never too far from their golf clubs, knows where all the best tennis courts are and is always game for a new sport.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026

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