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as in rational
according to the rules of logic
the lawyer won the case with a logical argument about the motives of the suspect
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
that's the logical choice under the circumstances
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Recent Examples of logical
The conditions exist today for artists to reach new heights of moneymaking and celebrity, yet few artists under fifty seem interested in following the Warhol playbook to its logical conclusion and becoming an artist-brand.
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Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Plus, progressive opposition isn’t even logical since crypto broadly aligns with progressive ideals.
—Laura Shin, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Lots of people know how the beginning of the AI revolution led to replacing the idea of a CPU with a GPU: a more sophisticated and specialized type of logical processor that lent itself to machine learning and related work.
—John Werner, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
And after a quarter century in the National Guard, teaching, and coaching, why shouldn't the next logical step be Congress?
—Keenan Robbins, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Plus, progressive opposition isn’t even logical since crypto broadly aligns with progressive ideals.
—Laura Shin, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Lots of people know how the beginning of the AI revolution led to replacing the idea of a CPU with a GPU: a more sophisticated and specialized type of logical processor that lent itself to machine learning and related work.
—John Werner, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
And after a quarter century in the National Guard, teaching, and coaching, why shouldn't the next logical step be Congress?
—Keenan Robbins, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for logical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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In a rational world, this idea would have been consigned to the dumpster long ago, and forever.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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That in my mind is the ultimate value of a brand creating emotional connections with consumers that transcend, rational ways of thinking.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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The annoyance is really the side effect or collateral damage to a presumably reasonable activity.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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While the Biden administration has made some progress on cybersecurity—establishing a national cybersecurity strategy that includes some reasonable provisions—its overall approach to AI safety through top-down bureaucratic rules remains too rigid.James Broughel, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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What Wyler is frowning about, past this threat to her own ambition — that’s less coherent.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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LLMs that can process large amounts of tokens at once—called a context window—are prized because they are believed to produce more coherent and relevant responses.Clint Boulton, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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This means someone with valid credentials and who has received higher education in exercise science.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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There are also other valid concerns about AI power demands and AI bias.David Nield, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Practice finding balance Remember to also stick with habits that protect your mental health, such as maintaining a sensible sleep schedule and exercise routine.Jenny Taitz, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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After standing up to the most leftwing legislators in Sacramento in September with vetoes of multiple progressive bills, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) has followed up with another move seen as sensible by those who typically dislike the laws promulgated by the California Legislature.Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Treat stains and odors While your mattress is bare, give it a good look over—and a sniff too.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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