as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
She found his theories utilitarian in constructing her own.
of, relating to, or being a method of computer programming in which each step of the solution to a problem is contained in a separate subprogram
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Recent Examples of utilitarian
Other bottoms include the High Baggy Short and the Lightweight Carpenter Short featuring a flattering mid-rise and utility pockets for a utilitarian edge.
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Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Read on to see some of our favorite stair runner ideas to make this utilitarian part of your home into a beautiful feature.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
And if one single layer of darkened wall still seems insufficient separation from the utilitarian human in front, the much more important rear occupants can also deploy the 65-inch flexible cinema display stored away below the floor.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
Keep in Mind The unit is rather utilitarian in style and only comes in black.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Read on to see some of our favorite stair runner ideas to make this utilitarian part of your home into a beautiful feature.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
And if one single layer of darkened wall still seems insufficient separation from the utilitarian human in front, the much more important rear occupants can also deploy the 65-inch flexible cinema display stored away below the floor.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
Keep in Mind The unit is rather utilitarian in style and only comes in black.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for utilitarian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilitarian
Adjective
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The original system has evolved significantly since its introduction, with specialized needles now available including the Fast Pour, which is especially useful at restaurants, and Vintage needles designed for older corks.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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By David Kessler Ever since the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk realized that GLP-1 drugs were useful for more than diabetes, doctors and researchers have struggled to answer a deceptively simple question: Who should be taking them?—
David Kessler,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Torres and Mings offer beneficial attributes to Villa and the debate between who should start is nuanced and, quite simply, on a game-by-game basis.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Based on these findings, Ahmed and Dr. Jeffrey Gordon from the Washington University at St. Louis developed a treatment that incorporates beneficial gut bugs that could be easily dispensed into food products by local producers.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
14 May 2025
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“Utilitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilitarian. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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