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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
Her day-to-day work includes helping patients identify what’s behind their skin sensitivity and building practical routines that fit into everyday life.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Experts offer a few practical tips for anyone starting out.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
In the bathroom, a non-plastic toothbrush and other necessities are practical, thoughtful touches.
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Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
The pants are plenty practical with their side pockets and adjustable elastic waistband.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for practical
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Experts offer a few practical tips for anyone starting out.
—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
In the bathroom, a non-plastic toothbrush and other necessities are practical, thoughtful touches.
—
Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
The pants are plenty practical with their side pockets and adjustable elastic waistband.
—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for practical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical
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Later in the day, your mind finds a clever solution, a useful contact or a whole new point of view.
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While Mickey Moniak and Freddy Peralta and Kris Bubic are useful pieces to move, these squads don’t really have the rosters to shake up the deadline by embracing a more aggressive sale.
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Germany shifted to more wide play after the break, with Kai Havertz levelling things up, but Paraguay held firm with their pragmatic approach for over an hour to force penalties, even surviving a Jonathan Tah disallowed goal.
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That pragmatic approach echoes the prevailing philosophy across much of Norway's maritime cluster.
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Erie Mayor Andrew Moore said the executive sessions followed all applicable laws and that nothing improper had been brought to the town's attention.
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Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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There are other realistic podium contenders worth mentioning.
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Most independent observers have suggested that a 12- to 18-month timeline is probably the most realistic for New Glenn’s return to flight.
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The project is part of Habitat for Humanity's broader effort to expand affordable homeownership opportunities across the metro area while giving students hands-on experience in construction and applied math.
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Along with theology, that list now includes applied psychology, pharmaceutical sciences and others.
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“Practical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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