practicality

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Recent Examples of practicality View gallery - 9 images The utility knife is one of the most common tools found in daily life, but its design is usually focused only on practicality. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026 The high-riding EV packs everything that made the company’s super sedan so exciting, along with even more practicality. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026 New recipes, such as our Cranberry Meringue Pie and A Beautiful Cabbage Galette can add excitement—and practicality—to the holiday. — Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 The Capricorn Moon squares the Libra Sun, creating tension between pleasure and practicality. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 Porsche develops new vehicles for modern buyers, including customers who want the practicality of an SUV or the performance of an electric powertrain. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The event silenced critics who doubted the practicality of using ammonia as a zero-carbon fuel at sea. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 Tiffany Hsu, Mytheresa’s chief buying and group fashion venture officer, notes a clear shift away from the ease and practicality that’s dominated the last few years. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 Denim’s practicality and versatility were displayed at London Fashion Week, where attendees navigated the city in blue jeans. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicality
Noun
  • Their usefulness will depend on reliable navigation, robust fault responses and effective coordination between onboard systems.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Many conservationists argue that living species possess an inherent right to exist independent of their usefulness to human beings.
    — David Ginsburg, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The findings were based on 12 participants in a pilot study to evaluate the feasibility and safety of giving psilocybin to people with Parkinson's disease.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Construction would depend on the outcome of feasibility assessments and subsequent project approvals.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Practicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicality. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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