utilitarian

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Recent Examples of utilitarian There are lots of styles of dog sweaters to choose from on the market, from utilitarian to high fashion. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025 Some hosts may feel comfortable simply pointing you in the right direction, but others may prefer keeping utilitarian spaces out of sight. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025 Not so surprisingly, many of them are now asking about its utilitarian abilities. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025 When World War II broke out in 1939 and women were brought into the workplace in the ’40s, fashion reacted with more functional, utilitarian wear. Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for utilitarian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilitarian
Adjective
  • Yet much of Mason’s advice is simply about being useful, by delivering facts and opinions in a clear, elegant way.
    Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
  • That being said, while measuring GDP is a useful barometer for the health of each economy, the might of America’s economy is evident.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • While the two companies have not had a commercial relationship in recent years, both Netflix and AMC are intrigued by the mutually beneficial opportunities that could arise from this and future collaborations.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Hiking With Dogs Walking your dogs and taking them on hikes has been proven to be beneficial for both owners and canines by improving mental and physical health.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Utilitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilitarian. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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