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Recent Examples of practicality
Lastly, the Demo Kitchen operates as both a dining destination and a teaching space, hosting lunch-and-learn sessions and hands-on cooking classes focused on technique and practicality.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
In between corduroy suits and Fair Isle cardigans, the brand has zeroed in on padded vests as the key transitional piece to layer over the looks, conveying a sense of practicality without forgoing style.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Beyond their charm, the design expert highlights their practicality.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Helping patients speak As per the scientists, Revoice also stands out for its practicality.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
In terms of practicality, the fabric wicks away moisture from the skin and dries quickly.
—Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
For comfort and practicality, travelers should avoid items like skinny jeans, rompers, and stilettos.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
As a perpetually busy business owner, my mom’s taste is ruled by practicality.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
However, practicality is just as important as personality.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
In between corduroy suits and Fair Isle cardigans, the brand has zeroed in on padded vests as the key transitional piece to layer over the looks, conveying a sense of practicality without forgoing style.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Beyond their charm, the design expert highlights their practicality.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Helping patients speak As per the scientists, Revoice also stands out for its practicality.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
In terms of practicality, the fabric wicks away moisture from the skin and dries quickly.
—Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
For comfort and practicality, travelers should avoid items like skinny jeans, rompers, and stilettos.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
As a perpetually busy business owner, my mom’s taste is ruled by practicality.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
However, practicality is just as important as personality.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicality
Noun
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Claude can generate research summaries in minutes, McCrory said to Axios, but the usefulness of that output depends heavily on the user’s expertise.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Acceptance may come down to usefulness.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The molecule was shown to form nanoscale p/n heterojunctions through self-assembly, highlighting the feasibility of molecular designs that autonomously organize into functional electronic structures, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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In October, the port released a Request for Proposals to evaluate the feasibility of a new Pier 500 marine container terminal that would increase the port’s capacity while staying on track with climate goals, Seroka said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Practicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicality. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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