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
Every magazine profile has its setting; every setting suggests activities that a journalist might find logical to do with their subject.
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Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
Is this the next logical step after the arrival (and subsequent retreat) of hedge funds into the VC game a few years ago?
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
But Drinkwitz made some logical and valid points in reiterating his faith in Pribula, who transferred to Mizzou after last season.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
Zampanò, Truant, and the characters in The Navidson Record struggle to understand what is happening around them and frequently encounter inconsistencies between their experiences and what makes logical sense.
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
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Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
Is this the next logical step after the arrival (and subsequent retreat) of hedge funds into the VC game a few years ago?
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
But Drinkwitz made some logical and valid points in reiterating his faith in Pribula, who transferred to Mizzou after last season.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
Zampanò, Truant, and the characters in The Navidson Record struggle to understand what is happening around them and frequently encounter inconsistencies between their experiences and what makes logical sense.
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for logical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
Adjective
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This season, fluorescent pink, blue and white formed a rational yet romantic palette — a vision of a young schoolgirl poised to step into the real world.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Their work could be a critical step toward the safe and rational decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi plant, and the technology could be applied to nuclear accident sites elsewhere in the world.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Bowie is quite wonderful as Tesla — mysterious, exotic yet somehow the film’s most reasonable man —while Andy Serkis as his assistant brings sly comedy to an otherwise morbidly serious affair.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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If a landlord or property owner has a reasonable suspicion of a safety concern, such as a health emergency or damage to a residential property, they are allowed to enter without notice.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Underwater performance inevitably loses some detail compared to traditional in-ear options, but the audio remains steady and coherent – ideal for pacing laps or long sessions where awareness and waterproofing matter more.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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The organization has deeper roots in the Palestinian Territories, an ideological foundation similar to that of Hamas, coherent leadership, and—crucially—the sustained backing of Iran.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Deliberative democracy is the idea that decision-making and governance are arrived at through thoughtful, reasoned and respectful dialogue.—
Lee Bebout,
The Conversation,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some of these critiques raise valid concerns.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the battle against midlife hair thinning, extensions are a valid, if temporary, solution — one anyone in perimenopause or menopause might consider.—
Jessica Hartshorn,
Flow Space,
17 Oct. 2025
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Here's the reasons why investing in this model is the most sensible option of the season.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
11 Oct. 2025
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Even sensible yet fashionable sneakers are on sale, with the New Balance T500 Tennis Sneakers making an unbeatable selection for $80.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Running back Chase Brown had his best game of the year on the ground, rushing for 108 yards on just 11 carries against the Pittsburgh defense.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas’ best offense in a decade is being wasted by a defense that is shaping up to be one of the worst in program history.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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