practicality

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Recent Examples of practicality The Xenomorph drones HR Giger's original Xenomorph is a design classic, but Cameron was more concerned about practicality than looks. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026 Developed in partnership with an international team of industry specialists, the 53-footer delivers the space and practicality of a modern multihull along with the speed and agility of an ocean racer. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026 Ribbed materials and seersucker are, arguably, the most chic—but they’re designed more for the look than for practicality. Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 2026 But practicality and speed-to-market won out for Runway, with a focus on meeting immediate customer needs. ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 One aspect of the Sky’s reluctance to trade Diggins is practicality. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 This was paired with an extraordinary practicality in the art and craft of storytelling. Sky Davis, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026 Daily practicality is another area where side steps outperform stock configurations. New Atlas, 13 July 2026 When asked what matters most, respondents prioritized practicality (40%), value paired with quality (36%), and a three-way tie between technology, driving enjoyment, and performance (30% each). Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicality
Noun
  • Their focus is on speed, reusability and homegrown security rather than payload, limiting their usefulness for the military.
    Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • But even though the company had quickly grown into a market leader, Bensamoun kept hearing customers complain about the device's usefulness.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • The Streetcar Authority has studied the feasibility of an east-west route from the Crossroads to 18th and Vine.
    Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • The regents, with the support of then-UC President Janet Napolitano, voted unanimously in May 2020 to end testing requirements and said UC should study the feasibility of creating its own standardized test.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

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“Practicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicality. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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