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
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
The media room and utility area offer further flexibility, while the second floor holds a reception room, an en suite bedroom, and a stunning 32-foot double study.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025
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
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Noun
The team is trying to convert him into a utility infielder.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
The media room and utility area offer further flexibility, while the second floor holds a reception room, an en suite bedroom, and a stunning 32-foot double study.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utility
Noun
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Full disclosure, this was a category borne of the pandemic that has largely outlived its usefulness.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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This kind of convenience adds to Apple Wallet's usefulness.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This training works to combat powder fever, sunk costs, confirmation bias, and other flaws that can lead to bad decision-making.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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While the Midwest and the South are bracing for possible severe storms Friday and Saturday, on Thursday there was a critical risk of fire in Texas and other parts of the Great Plains — and the extreme danger will continue into the weekend.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And Crystal Care Tips Experts across the board agree that regular use is the best way to keep delicate pieces clean and in the best condition.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What if Piper emerges from the meditation center with entirely different values.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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But that was an almost entirely different team, except for reserve guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Teams traded pressure through most of the first half to almost no avail, each producing just two shots on goal as defenses kept dangers to the outside.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2024
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Yates took his anger out on a chair, smacking the bench, the redshirt freshman guard dropping 18 points and three threes to little avail.—
Luca Evans,
Orange County Register,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There are some subtle trim differences, and the name on the outside, plus an alternative wheel design for the Folgore.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Arab nations have expressed vehement opposition and offered an alternative reconstruction plan that would leave the Palestinians in place.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In a separate post to his Instagram story, Styles took one final bow.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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Zwirner initially invested $5 million in Platform, incorporated as a separate entity under David Zwirner Digital LLC.—
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Cubs also believe the 6-foot-4 defender can be a backup shortstop and an extra outfielder.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Then, keep scrolling to shop more of our favorite skincare products to make your skin look extra glowy.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Utility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utility. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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