as in usefulness
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
the store specializes in gee-whiz gadgetry of dubious utility
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Recent Examples of utility
Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2022
Vistra, the largest independent, non-utility company, announced closures by 2027 of all seven of its coal-burning plants in the mid-western states.
—Ian Palmer, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, a judge upheld the legality of that penalty — a decision that the utility is appealing.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Nortex operates what Tailwater characterized as the largest portfolio of non-utility gas storage facilities in North Texas.
—Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2022
Vistra, the largest independent, non-utility company, announced closures by 2027 of all seven of its coal-burning plants in the mid-western states.
—Ian Palmer, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
Adjective
The new marketplace will allow Xcel and other utilities to buy power a day ahead, aimed at keeping electricity flowing more efficiently and cost-effectively.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, a judge upheld the legality of that penalty — a decision that the utility is appealing.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utility
Noun
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Batteries Improve Usefulness Of Wind, Solar Simply, wind is cheap and as battery storage improves, so does its usefulness.—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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These products also have much more evidence of their usefulness in skin care.—
Health,
Health,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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With vouchers and other options, no student has to be in a school where books are on the shelves, unless their parents want them to be exposed to what America (and Florida) really look like.—
Robert Kesten,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Court documents show DeSantis also signed death warrants for two other inmates—Kayle Bates and Curtis Windom—who await execution later this month.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Because of these changes, Russia has dramatically reduced its use of Lancet drones.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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Some anglers told Ajemian and McCallister the price is too high, especially since the device can be lost during use.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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First awarded in 2018, there have only been four different winners of the Ballon D’Or Féminin in the award’s history - Ada Hegerberg, Megan Rapinoe, Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Reese Witherspoon never fails to inspire my wardrobe, and her fall-worthy outfit is no different.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Chase tried to tamp the flames by denying the telegram was sent, but to little avail.—
Anne Halsey,
JSTOR Daily,
6 Aug. 2025
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The technology has been explored as a solution for plastic waste since the 1970s to little avail.—
Chelsea Linsley,
Mercury News,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Missing this window can result in permanent eligibility loss, forcing individuals to seek alternative coverage, often at higher costs or with less comprehensive benefits.—
John Pierce,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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All the while, flag football grew as an alternative endeavor.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As a secondary option, Engine suggests that if a standalone path does not appear viable then the board should consider selling the entire company or splitting LSS and BPS into separate entities.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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Both Elvis Presley and The Beatles have done so with four separate charting entities.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Superintendent Myriam Rogers said a union poll showed more teachers wanted to have a half-day on Thanksgiving than an extra day in the school year.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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Netflix is also looking to fill theaters later this month for extra revenue after the movie became a surprise hit for the streamer since debuting in June.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Utility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utility. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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