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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
a practical and simple solution for the town's waste disposal she has some practical information on sightseeing in San Francisco
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a practical caseworker who doesn't spend a lot of time philosophizing while doing social work in the inner city
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Recent Examples of practical
What is the practical implication of that 3,000 percent bump, and what has that meant to you guys?
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Marah Eakin, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Popular items range from vintage collectibles to practical everyday items.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
The Urus proves that even some of the most luxurious automotive brands are producing more practical models.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The Innovation Hub takes a fashion-first, designer-centric approach to AI integration for these pairings to co-create practical and scalable solutions tailored to meet real-world industry needs.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Marah Eakin, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Popular items range from vintage collectibles to practical everyday items.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
The Urus proves that even some of the most luxurious automotive brands are producing more practical models.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The Innovation Hub takes a fashion-first, designer-centric approach to AI integration for these pairings to co-create practical and scalable solutions tailored to meet real-world industry needs.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for practical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical
Adjective
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The center of the home is taken up by two large drop-down tables that provide a useful space for working or dining.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Morning chatter can reveal useful information.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Minnesota was pragmatic and defensive under Ramsay, which is not the best tactical fit for the Colombian.—
Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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With a sharp feel for political arithmetic and a slightly geeky approach to strategy, Hill-Lewis has cultivated constructive relationships with key figures in the ANC leadership, helped along by a personable, pragmatic style that plays well across party lines.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The output is positioned as fully evaluated, auditable transactions categorized into regular hours, overtime tiers, premiums, and exceptions aligned with the applicable framework for each worker.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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And while the 30-year refinance rate may only be applicable to a small number of current homeowners, the 15-year option can be worth exploring for those who have minimal home balances or want to reduce their payoff timeline.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This cadence is frequent enough to keep dust and dirt from settling in, but realistic enough to make a consistent habit.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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Trading back with one of the picks is realistic if the right offer is on the table.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The system responded within milliseconds, fast enough to support real-time reactions such as pulling away from harmful contact or reducing applied force during interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Finite Element Analysis software is then used to calculate the torsional stiffness of different variants with or without a roof, which allows the engineers to see what parts of the structure are working hardest to resist applied torsion and are in need or reinforcement.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Practical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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