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
Casual games that request access to your camera and contacts for no logical reason.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
This logical argument can be traced back from before the introduction of Powerball to at least Theophrastus, a member of Aristotle’s peripatetic school in the 3rd century BCE.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
Every kind of thinking—whether Joycean, Proustian, or logical—depends on the relevant thing coming to mind at the right time.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Maybe the trailing parent is simply the next logical step in an era when adolescence stretches longer.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
This logical argument can be traced back from before the introduction of Powerball to at least Theophrastus, a member of Aristotle’s peripatetic school in the 3rd century BCE.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
Every kind of thinking—whether Joycean, Proustian, or logical—depends on the relevant thing coming to mind at the right time.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Maybe the trailing parent is simply the next logical step in an era when adolescence stretches longer.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for logical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
Adjective
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There seemed to be a rational acceptance of the outcome.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Therefore, the present work supports the belief that rational materials design at both the macro and atomic levels can solve long-standing challenges, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Relative to the starting pitcher market, his contract -- he is owed $28 million combined over the next two seasons with a club option for 2028 -- is reasonable.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The pop punk icon confirmed a slate of upcoming shows for next year on Monday, along with efforts to ensure tickets get in actual fans’ hands for a reasonable price, rather than to resellers who will hawk them at major markups to those who missed out during the initial on-sale.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Lizzo’s understanding of a litany of online phrases is coherent enough, albeit overwhelming to hear all in succession.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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When your nervous system is coherent, time slows down.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The ledger is the foundation of reasoned conclusion.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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The differences between any given Grokipedia and Wikipedia entry are in some sense hard to debate because there is no shared ground upon which to have a reasoned disagreement; to gravitate toward Grokipedia is to leave the world of evidence for that of belief.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Military admission with valid ID is $18.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The entrance fee is $30 per vehicle, valid for a full week across all three park units, or $55 for an annual pass.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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At 48 percent off, the traveler-adored Matein Travel Laptop Backpack is an excellent, sensible gift that can function as both a personal item and an everyday sightseeing tote.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Understanding the absurdity of one trillion anything makes the $38 trillion US national debt that economists have been blathering on about for years look almost sensible.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, on his eighth touch, Payne turned a good play into a disaster.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arsenal’s second-half performance here was arguably their best of the campaign.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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