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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
a practical and simple solution for the town's waste disposal she has some practical information on sightseeing in San Francisco
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a practical caseworker who doesn't spend a lot of time philosophizing while doing social work in the inner city
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Recent Examples of practical
Musk's new role as a key Trump adviser means that when Trump takes office on Jan. 20, this contradiction will become a practical dilemma overnight.
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Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
They were also designed to be lightweight and practical, something that can’t always be said about electric motorcycles.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
Here are some practical tips from her to help transform your company culture.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
They were also designed to be lightweight and practical, something that can’t always be said about electric motorcycles.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
Here are some practical tips from her to help transform your company culture.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for practical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical
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Consuming high quality, unsweetened cocoa powder, or even 70% dark chocolate in small doses offers a sense of satiety that could be useful for those hoping to maintain or lose weight.Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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India’s effort to build domestic support for global leadership by mounting a G-20 road show—encouraging popular participation by creating festival pavilions and scheduling lectures, meetings, and other events in dozens of Indian cities—provides a useful model.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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However, after the initial excitement fades, the pragmatic, boring gift gets the most use.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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Trump can help shape the direction of those institutions as a leading shareholder, for example, by building a relationship with Ajay Banga, the pragmatic businessman leading the World Bank.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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Faith should be practically applicable and meaningful.Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This means grocery data provides insights that are applicable to a wide variety of consumers, from high-income earners to more budget-conscious individuals.Jon Jacobson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Remember that locating the X, a good hide, and a realistic spread are the true keys to success.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Be realistic, honest and ready to set the record straight if anyone offers false information.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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An applied micro-economist, Bertrand conducts research in the fields of labor economics, corporate finance, political economy and development economics.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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But scientists funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the largest funder of basic and applied research, typically experience gaps in funding of 2 to 3 years each, a 2023 study found.ByJeffrey Brainard, science.org, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Practical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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