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Recent Examples of practicality
While many nations have codified their mother tongue—France with French, Japan with Japanese, or Mexico with Spanish—America has always relied on practice and practicality rather than statute.
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Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
With a floor plan that leans more traditional than open concept, each area was envisioned with practicality in mind.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
For less out-of-the-box hassle, users with MSI Project Zero or Asus BTF motherboards might opt for the practicality of more traditional, and budget-friendlier, cases like the Asus TUF Gaming GT302 ARGB or the even-cheaper Corsair Frame 4000D RS ARGB.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
There was some practicality behind the pick.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
These findings highlight the value of striking a balance between gung-ho overkill and long-term practicality—in the process, lending a strategic advantage to the quest for entrepreneurial success.
—Samantha Dewalt, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The researchers said that the study highlights a practicality regarding the way weight is monitored, particularly during visits to the doctor.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
There’s both a real practicality as well as a real romanticism in the song.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Sometimes, though, practicality rules the day.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
With a floor plan that leans more traditional than open concept, each area was envisioned with practicality in mind.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
For less out-of-the-box hassle, users with MSI Project Zero or Asus BTF motherboards might opt for the practicality of more traditional, and budget-friendlier, cases like the Asus TUF Gaming GT302 ARGB or the even-cheaper Corsair Frame 4000D RS ARGB.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
There was some practicality behind the pick.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
These findings highlight the value of striking a balance between gung-ho overkill and long-term practicality—in the process, lending a strategic advantage to the quest for entrepreneurial success.
—Samantha Dewalt, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The researchers said that the study highlights a practicality regarding the way weight is monitored, particularly during visits to the doctor.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
There’s both a real practicality as well as a real romanticism in the song.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Sometimes, though, practicality rules the day.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicality
Noun
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The robot is trained specially for disaster-response applications, requiring it to pass multiple tests to prove its usefulness.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Future Of Work With AI Meeting Assistants AI meeting assistants are still new for many organizations, but their usefulness is undeniable.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The six pilot sites — La Jolla Shores, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach Dog Beach, Ocean Beach oceanfront, Sunset Cliffs and Tourmaline Surfing Park in Pacific Beach — were chosen based on feasibility, resilience needs and environmental benefits, according to the city.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The memorandum outlines plans to evaluate integration pathways, conduct joint feasibility assessments, and engage with classification societies and regulators to prepare for deployment.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Practicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicality. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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