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
For example, when a man in his sixties talks about the same thing, he’s seen as calm and logical, but when a woman in her twenties talks about it, she’s seen as arrogant or trying to act mature.
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 15 May 2025
The Entity, which is presented as the logical culmination of A.I. (i.e., a force that isn’t necessarily going to be on our side), is out to control everything, to tap into the world’s nuclear-weapons systems and destroy the human race.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2025
As a result, that has been seen as the most logical landing spot all along.
—Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Returning samples of the Martian surface to Earth for study is the logical next step in these efforts.
—Bruce Jakosky, Space.com, 14 May 2025
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 15 May 2025
The Entity, which is presented as the logical culmination of A.I. (i.e., a force that isn’t necessarily going to be on our side), is out to control everything, to tap into the world’s nuclear-weapons systems and destroy the human race.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2025
As a result, that has been seen as the most logical landing spot all along.
—Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Returning samples of the Martian surface to Earth for study is the logical next step in these efforts.
—Bruce Jakosky, Space.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for logical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
Adjective
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And, of course, doing all these things in the presence of clients just shows a complete lack of rational thought.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
29 May 2025
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This is a state where each person settles on a strategy that feels rational given everyone else’s, even if the group as a whole is stuck in mediocrity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Under coach Manolo González, Espanyol has just placed a reasonable 14th in La Liga.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Like when Jesse makes the perfectly reasonable decision not to mount a doomed attempt to save a cultist when they're outnumbered by WLF members.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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That’s basically like taking pieces from five different jigsaw puzzles and figuring out a way to put them together in some coherent order.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The administration still has time to settle on a coherent strategy, but the window of opportunity is closing.—
Oriana Skylar Mastro,
Foreign Affairs,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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According to the airline, this sale is valid on flights departing between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2025.—
Andrew Kunesh,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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On Wednesday at 1:31 p.m. the NWS Reno NV released a lake wind advisory valid for Thursday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Lake Tahoe.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The wilderness is not unkind to those who understand it and take sensible precautions.—
Ted Updike,
Outdoor Life,
22 May 2025
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The cars are an entry point for new buyers into the Porsche brand, cheaper than 911s and less powerful, but also just as well-made, and, for many, the most sensible Porsche one can buy brand new.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Newcomer Davante Adams, 32, and Puka Nacua, 25, will complement one another, giving the Rams their best veteran tandem at receiver since Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. fueled the Super Bowl-winning offense.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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