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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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
These can include cognitive impairment, changes in memory, altered mood, and changes in executive brain functions like logical thinking and reasoning.
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Alice Park, Time, 31 July 2025
Peacock, August 1 Literary bona fides: based (sort of) on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion (1913)
Another movie, another barely logical dating bet.
—Emily Temple
july 31, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
Powell downplayed the significance of the dissents during a Wednesday press conference, praising Bowman and Waller for laying out clear and logical cases for their decisions during the meeting.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 30 July 2025
Big consulting players like Bain & Company use online assessments to evaluate a candidate’s situational awareness, numerical and verbal aptitude, and logical reasoning before a technical interview is even scheduled.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for logical
Alice Park, Time, 31 July 2025
Peacock, August 1 Literary bona fides: based (sort of) on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion (1913)
Another movie, another barely logical dating bet.
—Emily Temple
july 31, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
Powell downplayed the significance of the dissents during a Wednesday press conference, praising Bowman and Waller for laying out clear and logical cases for their decisions during the meeting.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 30 July 2025
Big consulting players like Bain & Company use online assessments to evaluate a candidate’s situational awareness, numerical and verbal aptitude, and logical reasoning before a technical interview is even scheduled.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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Sir Charlie Mayfield, a stalwart of the UK business community and advisor to Liz Kendall, Work and Pensions Secretary, has recently been quoted in The Times stating that employers have a ‘rational’ fear of hiring disabled staff.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The irony was that Harlem’s numbers queen, a model of rational risk-taking, found herself in a love triangle with a dream-book mystic—then took to the newspapers to denounce Futtam’s obvious impostures.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Regardless of what the future holds, Roman Anthony has set himself and his family up for life, and the Red Sox have locked in yet another piece of their future at a reasonable rate.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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There’s a reasonable fear, especially considering what happened the last time Cunningham mentioned the trend, that this would only attract additional misogynistic attacks.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Under the current system, in which benefits are based on a worker’s contributions, the only coherent way to raise the revenue needed to close the remaining gap would be by increasing the payroll tax.—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The world no longer presents itself in coherent phrases.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Foreigners with valid visas are entitled to the same public health care access and treatments as Italian citizens.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The website links back to a Florida Boating Temporary Certificate—valid for up to 90 days with a $9.99 price tag.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Leeds United & Burnley A Championship title, 100 points, sensible owners, Elland Road redevelopment plans and seven new signings worth around £75million ($101m) before the end of July.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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So Bull does what any sensible, testicle-loving mutt would do.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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But in general, if your heart age is younger than your actual age—or, just a couple years older—that’s a good sign, Khan said.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Aug. 2025
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Lots of people succeeding at enterprise spells a good economy.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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