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Recent Examples of practicality
Wedge heels Damas has figured out how to balance fashion and practicality with footwear.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Eyewear today balances practicality with style, allowing wearers to refine their look while choosing frames that reflect their everyday style.
—Advertorial, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Virgo Neptune in Virgo merges imagination with practicality, inspiring a generation focused on healing, efficiency and improving day-to-day life.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The patterns were strong enough to predict which robot would be picked for which role, yet participants explained themselves in the neutral language of practicality, not prejudice.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
Today’s Prius combines the same legendary efficiency with real performance, genuinely appealing design and everyday practicality.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
As vehicles have become more expensive—averaging around $50,000—consumers have often prioritized practicality over personal expression.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Pickled fish and vegetables became essential components of monastic diets, reflecting the intersection of faith, practicality, and culinary ingenuity.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Built for long days outdoors For something designed to be worn on long hikes, comfort and practicality matter just as much as performance.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Eyewear today balances practicality with style, allowing wearers to refine their look while choosing frames that reflect their everyday style.
—Advertorial, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Virgo Neptune in Virgo merges imagination with practicality, inspiring a generation focused on healing, efficiency and improving day-to-day life.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The patterns were strong enough to predict which robot would be picked for which role, yet participants explained themselves in the neutral language of practicality, not prejudice.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
Today’s Prius combines the same legendary efficiency with real performance, genuinely appealing design and everyday practicality.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
As vehicles have become more expensive—averaging around $50,000—consumers have often prioritized practicality over personal expression.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Pickled fish and vegetables became essential components of monastic diets, reflecting the intersection of faith, practicality, and culinary ingenuity.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Built for long days outdoors For something designed to be worn on long hikes, comfort and practicality matter just as much as performance.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicality
Noun
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But in reality, their usefulness extends far beyond de-fuzzing black pants.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Aside from its sheer usefulness, moss is also bewitchingly beautiful.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Without that information, conclusions about feasibility are at best speculative.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The study is examining whether portions of the coastline meet criteria for national park designation, including significance, suitability and feasibility, along with the need for National Park Service management.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Practicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicality. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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