PRACTICALITY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

practicality

noun

Definition of practicality

as in usefulness

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Recent Examples of practicality Handcrafted from Styrofoam, wool, and iron, the whimsical set of four holders combines seasonal charm with practicality. — Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026 One nice practicality Lectric has included here is a nifty pair of parking brake locks. — Loz Blain october 26, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 This slim-fitting funnel-neck sweater is mid-weight and combines practicality with understated style. — Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2026 Street stylers were also mad for suede bags, which mix practicality and polish. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 After more than a decade out of the limelight and away from his wardrobe of high-visibility, low-practicality clothing, Sacha Baron Cohen‘s Ali G is back with his first film in almost 25 years. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 The high-riding EV packs everything that made the company’s super sedan so exciting, along with even more practicality. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026 New recipes, such as our Cranberry Meringue Pie and A Beautiful Cabbage Galette can add excitement—and practicality—to the holiday. — Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 The Capricorn Moon squares the Libra Sun, creating tension between pleasure and practicality. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

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Mazda and racing partnerships OpenAI is testing its models with industry partners to evaluate their usefulness in real engineering environments.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
The same technology might eventually support searches for missing people, although Astro's usefulness still needs to be demonstrated during actual police operations.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of usefulness

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This means looking beyond the absence of potassium permanganate and considering factors such as worker safety, wastewater impacts, resource consumption, process reliability and economic feasibility.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
What readers are saying The comments reflect skepticism and frustration about the feasibility of saving a year's worth of expenses, especially given the current economic challenges such as low wages, high living costs, and job market difficulties.

— Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026

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