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practical
adjective as in realistic, useful
Strongest matches
businesslike, constructive, down-to-earth, efficient, factual, feasible, functional, possible, practicable, pragmatic, rational, reasonable, sane, sensible, sober, workable
Weak matches
applied, both feet on the ground, commonsensical, doable, empirical, experimental, handy, hard-boiled, implicit, in action, in operation, matter-of-fact, nuts and bolts, operative, orderly, serviceable, solid, sound, systematic, unidealistic, unromantic, usable, utile, utilitarian, virtual, workaday, working
adjective as in experienced, proficient
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accomplished, cosmopolitan, qualified, seasoned, skilled, trained, versed, vet, veteran, working, worldly, worldly-wise
Example Sentences
I was asked whether I wanted CGI green or if I wanted practical green.
"It can be really overwhelming to deal with grief and then have to deal with practical things like catching up on homework," she said.
And researchers will likely need to develop speedier versions to be practical.
The highs are most frequently supplied by the film’s magnificent musical numbers, which boast the stellar choreography typical of Chu’s work while highlighting the movie’s meticulous production design and practical set pieces.
A different mix of fuels with enhanced properties could overcome some of the major barriers to making fusion a more practical energy source, according to a new study.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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