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Recent Examples of practicality
But their real charm lies in their practicality.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Balancing the practicality of breathable, comfortable clothing with the flash of rave wear, metallic mesh tops and brightly colored bodysuits are common fashion choices for people attending EDC.
—Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Part of the appeal is practicality.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 May 2026
Persona matters as much as does real world practicality.
—New Atlas, 2 May 2026
Finished in Storm Cloud exterior paint with black interior trim, this hybrid SUV blends efficiency, technology and practicality in a way that resonates strongly with modern drivers.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Although there are some outdated kitchen island styles out there, interior designers agree that kitchen islands are most certainly not a fleeting trend, given their practicality.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
His is a method of ruthless practicality, of taking apart mathematics piece by piece and asking what is necessary.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Not everything has to be grounded in practicality, because that's the fun of fashion.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Balancing the practicality of breathable, comfortable clothing with the flash of rave wear, metallic mesh tops and brightly colored bodysuits are common fashion choices for people attending EDC.
—Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Part of the appeal is practicality.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 May 2026
Persona matters as much as does real world practicality.
—New Atlas, 2 May 2026
Finished in Storm Cloud exterior paint with black interior trim, this hybrid SUV blends efficiency, technology and practicality in a way that resonates strongly with modern drivers.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Although there are some outdated kitchen island styles out there, interior designers agree that kitchen islands are most certainly not a fleeting trend, given their practicality.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
His is a method of ruthless practicality, of taking apart mathematics piece by piece and asking what is necessary.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Not everything has to be grounded in practicality, because that's the fun of fashion.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicality
Noun
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Meanwhile, the biogas itself contains large amounts of carbon dioxide – often around 35% to 40% – reducing its direct usefulness as a fuel and requiring additional upgrading before it can be injected into natural gas infrastructure as renewable natural gas.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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Value of major league teams apparently held by owners is based on personal desires, preferences and judgments for their usefulness.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The program mirrored a similar feasibility-testing venture that began in the 1970s, which was swiftly terminated once oil prices stabilized.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Midway Rising has maintained that the entirety of the project is entitled to a waiver from the 30-foot height limit in the Midway District because the restriction stands in the way of the project’s financial feasibility.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2026
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“Practicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicality. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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