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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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Weak matches
accomplished, cosmopolitan, qualified, seasoned, skilled, trained, versed, vet, veteran, working, worldly, worldly-wise
Example Sentences
The King's Foundation provides opportunities for people to learn practical heritage skills and focuses on sustainability.
Beyond revealing striking new anatomy, the research provides a practical framework for future studies of dinosaur soft tissue.
The research has practical implications far beyond the brewing world.
It is, in a modest and practical way, an expression of the biblical injunction to honor one’s parents—not by grand gestures, but by assuming a few of the small responsibilities they habitually postpone.
This practical ensemble was uniform but still allowed for personal touches.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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