as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
She found his theories utilitarian in constructing her own.
of, relating to, or being a method of computer programming in which each step of the solution to a problem is contained in a separate subprogram
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Recent Examples of utilitarian
Her strappy, utilitarian sandals juxtaposed with her crisp white dress is the perfect, cool-girl combination in my eyes.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
The attraction is brutally utilitarian rather than just mechanical.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The look struck the ideal balance of sporty and feminine, pairing a utilitarian silhouette with whimsical floral details.
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Mia McManus,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
What used to be utilitarian vehicles for construction workers are now marketed to the American masses, with messages tailored to specific audiences.
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New York Times,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for utilitarian
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
The attraction is brutally utilitarian rather than just mechanical.
—
Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The look struck the ideal balance of sporty and feminine, pairing a utilitarian silhouette with whimsical floral details.
—
Mia McManus,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
What used to be utilitarian vehicles for construction workers are now marketed to the American masses, with messages tailored to specific audiences.
—
New York Times,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for utilitarian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilitarian
Adjective
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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.
Adjective
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Human minds would have to ensure that that bounty got distributed in socially beneficial ways.
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Syn explains that the starter is created by combining flour and water, allowing naturally occurring wild yeast and beneficial bacteria to grow over time.
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“Utilitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilitarian. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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