as in use
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
the well-known usefulness of thick phone books as seat boosters for short diners
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Recent Examples of usefulness
Parents and teachers are questioning the usefulness of various types of digital technologies in classrooms.
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Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
If the company can balance usefulness, privacy, safety and emotional connection, Familiar could point to a new future for AI at home.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Magnetization strength, resistance to demagnetization, energy storage capacity, and the permanent magnet’s behavior at high temperatures are major parameters that determine its usefulness.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Local grid synergy The B2U grid storage solution could do more than simply extend the usefulness of lithium-ion batteries from Waymo’s fleet by several years.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
If the company can balance usefulness, privacy, safety and emotional connection, Familiar could point to a new future for AI at home.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Magnetization strength, resistance to demagnetization, energy storage capacity, and the permanent magnet’s behavior at high temperatures are major parameters that determine its usefulness.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Local grid synergy The B2U grid storage solution could do more than simply extend the usefulness of lithium-ion batteries from Waymo’s fleet by several years.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for usefulness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for usefulness
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Beyond some areas just being warmer, population, geography and infrastructure also make a difference in air conditioning use and adoption.
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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.
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Ronaldo tried a bicycle kick on the rebound, to no avail.
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The debtors tried to get Antero to release to them the proceeds of the oil & gas leases, but to no avail.
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Don’t miss our favorite flatweave rug, as well as a handwoven utility basket with plenty of storage space to keep clutter at bay.
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Random games, free streaming apps or odd utilities can come with permissions or fine print that most people skip.
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“Usefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usefulness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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