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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
There’s this idea that people who are hugely imaginative and creative can’t be good at business or about practical things.
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Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
The fund pledged more than $55,000 in practical support, which includes travel costs like airfare and hotel stays.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
For hers and other nearby communities, the melting of the glaciers is a practical catastrophe: The snowy mountains provide water for drinking and agriculture, and also foster a tourist economy.
—New York Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The most practical item on her shopping list is a pair of leather pants.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2024
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Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
The fund pledged more than $55,000 in practical support, which includes travel costs like airfare and hotel stays.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
For hers and other nearby communities, the melting of the glaciers is a practical catastrophe: The snowy mountains provide water for drinking and agriculture, and also foster a tourist economy.
—New York Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The most practical item on her shopping list is a pair of leather pants.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical
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Consuming high quality, unsweetened cocoa powder, or even 70% dark chocolate in small doses offers a sense of satiety that could be useful for those hoping to maintain or lose weight.Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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India’s effort to build domestic support for global leadership by mounting a G-20 road show—encouraging popular participation by creating festival pavilions and scheduling lectures, meetings, and other events in dozens of Indian cities—provides a useful model.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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However, after the initial excitement fades, the pragmatic, boring gift gets the most use.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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Trump can help shape the direction of those institutions as a leading shareholder, for example, by building a relationship with Ajay Banga, the pragmatic businessman leading the World Bank.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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Executives at The Taiwan Creative Content Fest were told Tuesday that Thailand will soon increase its location production rebate system to 30% of applicable spending, up from the current 20%.Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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This principle is applicable in any type of communication and can be adopted right away.Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Remember that locating the X, a good hide, and a realistic spread are the true keys to success.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Be realistic, honest and ready to set the record straight if anyone offers false information.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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An applied micro-economist, Bertrand conducts research in the fields of labor economics, corporate finance, political economy and development economics.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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But scientists funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the largest funder of basic and applied research, typically experience gaps in funding of 2 to 3 years each, a 2023 study found.ByJeffrey Brainard, science.org, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Practical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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