as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
She found his theories utilitarian in constructing her own.
of, relating to, or being a method of computer programming in which each step of the solution to a problem is contained in a separate subprogram
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Recent Examples of utilitarian
Nothing fancy, affordable and utilitarian.
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Laura Lane, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
There are lots of styles of dog sweaters to choose from on the market, from utilitarian to high fashion.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Some hosts may feel comfortable simply pointing you in the right direction, but others may prefer keeping utilitarian spaces out of sight.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Not so surprisingly, many of them are now asking about its utilitarian abilities.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
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Laura Lane, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
There are lots of styles of dog sweaters to choose from on the market, from utilitarian to high fashion.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Some hosts may feel comfortable simply pointing you in the right direction, but others may prefer keeping utilitarian spaces out of sight.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Not so surprisingly, many of them are now asking about its utilitarian abilities.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilitarian
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Probably the most useful, EDC-worthy function on the Hex multitool dial is the magnetic 1/4-in bit holder that works with the bits of your choosing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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It’s recommended to make copies of passport ID’s, green cards, I-94 work authorization forms, birth certificates for themselves and their children and any other relevant forms that could be useful to an immigration attorney, Velasquez said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Studies in animal models have also shown that oleic acid, a fatty acid found in olive oil, can enhance the function of the intestinal barrier by increasing the levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut, specifically Bifidobacteria.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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Though beneficial for water supplies, such events can wreak havoc on travel, bring deadly mudslides and cause catastrophic damage to life and property, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Utilitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilitarian. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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