1
as in rational
according to the rules of logic
the lawyer won the case with a logical argument about the motives of the suspect
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2
as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
that's the logical choice under the circumstances
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Recent Examples of logical
More than that, there was a logical train of thought in his mind as to why the formation would work again.
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Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Using rigorous logical frameworks and Turing-computable methods, BigGraph ensures trustworthy, adaptable outcomes that align with business needs.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Their soft-heartedness is not meant to gel with the logical, oft-aloof Gemini.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
LeapFrog ensures that there are logical processes to go about doing this well.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
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Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Using rigorous logical frameworks and Turing-computable methods, BigGraph ensures trustworthy, adaptable outcomes that align with business needs.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Their soft-heartedness is not meant to gel with the logical, oft-aloof Gemini.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
LeapFrog ensures that there are logical processes to go about doing this well.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for logical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
Adjective
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Now, our risk-taking has to be rational, but everything is a risk.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Carlson inserted commentary throughout, reminding viewers to observe how sound of mind and rational West appeared.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Olympus Region has one fewer Location to traverse before the Guardian. Encounters in the Rift of Thessaly that had too many waves (of foes) should now be more reasonable.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Certainly, the numbers suggest those benefits are being realized by a reasonable proportion of consumers in the U.K.—
Paul Marcantonio,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And no one offered a coherent explanation for why the cap is 15%.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Both pilots were pulled from the water and were coherent, according to Viets.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There are stories behind every regular-season game that might not be valid come March Madness.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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So, for people like me, whose nerves don't get calmed by facts and numbers, just know, your feelings are valid.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In this case the most sensible move would be to shift Rafaela into a super utility bench role, install the prospect at left field and bump Duran over to center.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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City government is closest to the needs of residents’ everyday lives – snow plowing, garbage pickup, street lights, road repair, public safety, sensible economic development for low property taxes.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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During the episode, Palmer asks SZA if Drake is a good kisser.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2025
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One of the founding editor’s key early finds was Katharine S. Angell, who became the magazine’s first fiction editor and a reliable reservoir of good sense.—
Christopher B. Daly,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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