as in use
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
the well-known usefulness of thick phone books as seat boosters for short diners
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Recent Examples of usefulness
From smashing into glass doors as a burglar to attacking with a machete and acting as a ‘dangerous’ nanny, the Unitree G1 was initially tested for its usefulness as an assistant before appearing for the durability tests.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong showed flashes of usefulness — and were trusted as much as the veterans around them.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Analysts warned that consumers with insurance may continue to pay less at the pharmacy counter than through the TrumpRx website, raising questions about the program’s broader usefulness.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
But as with any AI, the usefulness, accuracy, or clarity of those responses can vary widely.
—PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong showed flashes of usefulness — and were trusted as much as the veterans around them.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Analysts warned that consumers with insurance may continue to pay less at the pharmacy counter than through the TrumpRx website, raising questions about the program’s broader usefulness.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
But as with any AI, the usefulness, accuracy, or clarity of those responses can vary widely.
—PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usefulness
Noun
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The region has seen the deployment of the National Guard and Marines, the cancellation of public events and a visible chilling effect on the use of local businesses and services.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Their uses include promising methods for cleaning up toxic pollution.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Derbez also recalled mentioning his hits in Hollywood meetings to little avail in the past.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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For publisher Electronic Arts, strategic attrition might just be their winning path, too; after rejiggering their military shooter formula for over a decade to little avail, Battlefield 6 is shaping up to be a breakthrough amid the perpetual dominance of endless Call of Duty releases.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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During a trip to Mallon Farm with Prince William, the Princess of Wales mastered fall style with a black turtleneck, a cardigan, and a utility jacket.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Local planning agencies across the state are wrestling with how to zone data center projects under existing codes, and utilities are rushing to meet expected demand.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Usefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usefulness. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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