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Recent Examples of practicality
The Softstreme Classic-fit High-rise Joggers have piping down the front that creates a more elevated look, while deep pockets and a comfortable, flat waistband lend themselves to comfort and practicality.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
As far as practicality goes, its big brother, the RX Hybrid, is the better-selling Lexus model for a reason.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
For reasons having to do only with practicality, most are English-language films.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Ecological and economical practicality By replacing fossil-fuel boilers with a system that utilizes electricity when prices are at their lowest, companies can finally align their ecological goals with economic practicality.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Marry aesthetics with practicality.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
This, in turn, the White House has promised to share with the public in the form of $2,000 rebate checks (though the economic practicality of this plan remains to be seen).
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Again, lust trumped practicality, and audiences were treated to one of the hottest scenes in YA TV history, which is a surprisingly difficult feat.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Then there is the nagging question of practicality.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
As far as practicality goes, its big brother, the RX Hybrid, is the better-selling Lexus model for a reason.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
For reasons having to do only with practicality, most are English-language films.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Ecological and economical practicality By replacing fossil-fuel boilers with a system that utilizes electricity when prices are at their lowest, companies can finally align their ecological goals with economic practicality.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Marry aesthetics with practicality.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
This, in turn, the White House has promised to share with the public in the form of $2,000 rebate checks (though the economic practicality of this plan remains to be seen).
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Again, lust trumped practicality, and audiences were treated to one of the hottest scenes in YA TV history, which is a surprisingly difficult feat.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Then there is the nagging question of practicality.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicality
Noun
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In the lead-up to the TrumpRx launch, Democratic members of Congress questioned its usefulness and urged federal health regulators to delay its debut.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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While quantum computers continue to slowly grind towards usefulness, some are pursuing a different approach—analog quantum simulation.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fiscal responsibility mandates a feasibility analysis for Tower 101 immediately to secure the best outcome for our community.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bill, if passed, would also require a nuclear facility operator to file an environmental feasibility report to IDEM, according to the Indiana General Assembly website.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Practicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicality. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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