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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
Designers leaned into lightweight, breathable fabrics like cotton poplin and linen, which felt both practical and fresh.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Featuring simple black metal posts, this utility cart is unassuming, portable and great for holding a variety of decorative and practical objects.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
This workshop combines practical tools with honest conversation about money in our community.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 June 2025
The practical effect of the ruling remains to be seen.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Featuring simple black metal posts, this utility cart is unassuming, portable and great for holding a variety of decorative and practical objects.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
This workshop combines practical tools with honest conversation about money in our community.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 June 2025
The practical effect of the ruling remains to be seen.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical
Adjective
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There's no doubt that fanny packs are useful travel bags, but they’re not always considered to be the most fashion-forward option.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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The Pixel 9 Pro XL produces great photos that capture outstanding, clear details, and the generative AI app, Pixel Studio, is a fun and useful creative tool.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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With him at the helm, the OCC looks poised to reinvigorate a pragmatic, innovation-friendly stance — a hopeful sign for the future of crypto within the U.S. banking system.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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But this cynicism has evolved into a pragmatic rejection of war—especially one at the behest of a belligerent Israel and a complicit Washington.—
H.A. Hellyer,
Time,
30 June 2025
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in May that Trump is abiding by all applicable conflict-of-interest laws.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Dealing with rage wouldn’t seem the term most applicable to Estévez, who is as amiable and animated as anyone in the Royals’ clubhouse and radiates a room-energizing presence.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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But that’s not the complete story, as SELF reported previously, and swearing off this entire food category isn’t realistic or even recommended for most people.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
9 July 2025
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Most athletes aspire to play right away, and that isn’t always realistic.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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That’s where the distinction between applied and contextual AI becomes critical.—
ByTheodore Krantz Jr,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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At the time, most basic and applied research was done by the military.—
Paul Bierman,
The Conversation,
15 May 2025
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“Practical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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