How to Use practical in a Sentence
practical
adjective- The machine is too big to be practical for most private homes.
- She has a lot of practical experience in dealing with these kinds of problems.
- He thinks wind can be a practical source of renewable energy.
- We can speculate about the future, but on a more practical level, we have to admit that we simply don't know what will happen.
- An engineer will address the design's practical problems.
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Here’s a luxe, yet practical tote bag with tons of space and just the right fit.
—Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 14 May 2023
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In the practical world, there’s only so much that our clients share with us.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 28 Mar. 2024
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Mark our words: This practical purse is bound to blow up soon.
—Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
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Over the years, researchers have honed variants of LLL to make the approach more practical — but only up to a point.
—Madison Goldberg, Quanta Magazine, 14 Dec. 2023
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For any day of the week, this outfit with wide jeans is comfortable and practical.
—Luz García, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
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The idea for the project evolved from a desire to teach practical life skills while reinforcing the school’s core values.
—Joan Elovitz Kazan, Journal Sentinel, 11 May 2023
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When Swezey offered up his home chamber in the 1950s, its use seemed somewhat practical.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 23 Nov. 2023
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The clever design is also practical as the cork ball that stops air, dust, and debris from getting into your glass.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2024
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When the distance between the practical needs of players and the emotional needs of fans increases, the space for conflict grows.
—Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2024
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Plus, the kitschy practical effects still manage to rival some of today's CGI.
—Amy MacKelden, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2023
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The whole head was shaved and covered by a wig, a bald head being a practical solution against head lice and overheating.
—Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 24 Nov. 2023
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Read more about the legal, technical and practical concerns that critics have raised about the app in this report.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2023
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His work is known throughout the world to be dependable and reliable, as well as practical.
—Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 14 June 2023
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Of course, tool use doesn’t have to be confined to purely practical purposes.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023
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Here, therapists share some simple, practical ways to show up for a loved one during these low points.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Apr. 2024
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They’re focused on providing the practical things required to do so.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023
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The angel sleeve is cute but also practical, protecting your shoulders from the sun's rays.
—Elizabeth Berry, goodhousekeeping.com, 12 May 2023
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Your ambitions will be up for review, so be ready to present your hard work and long-term goals with a passionate, yet practical plan.
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
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Two years later, according to History.com, the Wright brothers built and flew the first fully practical airplane.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2023
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Thus, in practical terms, here in the U.S., no space launch operator would be allowed to do what the operators of the Titan did.
—Rick N. Tumlinson, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2024
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The second issue may not be quite as practical, but is arguably bigger.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 12 Mar. 2024
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The best gifts under $25 for travelers are thoughtful, practical, and can be used on their next adventure—and the one after that.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2023
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On a more practical note: Identify what your transferrable skills are.
—Elaine Welteroth, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Aug. 2023
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My belief is with most Americans that feel a practical compromise makes the most sense.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
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The extra-wide slot (great for bagels), easy-to-clean crumb tray (just pull out and wipe down), and practical buttons (like defrost, cancel, and reheat) don’t hurt either.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 15 Aug. 2023
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