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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
This combination of practical assessment and openness to change makes Gen X leaders particularly valuable during periods of business transformation.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
As a result, the shoes stylish NYC moms are throwing on for spring are comfortable and practical, great for anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet and on the go.
—Claudia Fisher, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
Powerful, playful, and surprisingly practical, the best platform heels never fail to make a statement.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Our conversation revolved around the following 10 practical lessons for building transformational leadership teams.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
As a result, the shoes stylish NYC moms are throwing on for spring are comfortable and practical, great for anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet and on the go.
—Claudia Fisher, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
Powerful, playful, and surprisingly practical, the best platform heels never fail to make a statement.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Our conversation revolved around the following 10 practical lessons for building transformational leadership teams.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for practical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical
Adjective
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Fortunately, the city’s tourism agency provides a useful map showing 32 options and how to reach them.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The Texans need depth on the interior of the line, and Cox could develop into a useful player.—
Bryce Lazenby,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Instead, try being pragmatic and use your past thoughts and actions as a tool for future success. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Helix BioPharma recognizes this challenge and has built its pragmatic approach to innovation around mitigating these risks.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many stores also have regional stock based on in-store supply, so be sure to check your local zip code where applicable.—
Lisa Wood Shapiro,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, in a March release, the company said all potential buyers must agree to comply with its privacy policy and applicable law.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The reality is that traditional university models aren’t a realistic option for some people.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Research rental markets carefully, weigh all the true costs of moving, and be realistic about whether a new salary offer truly offsets a higher cost of living.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Goals workshop: The American Association of University Women Poway/PQ branch will host Vicki Halsey, vice president of applied learning with the Ken Blanchard Companies.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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While a regional court in Cologne initially recognized four of Birkenstock’s shoe models as works of applied art and granted the company’s orders in 2017, a higher regional court in the city later overturned the orders on appeal in 2022.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Practical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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