as in usefulness
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
the store specializes in gee-whiz gadgetry of dubious utility
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Recent Examples of utility
Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2022
Vistra, the largest independent, non-utility company, announced closures by 2027 of all seven of its coal-burning plants in the mid-western states.
—Ian Palmer, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
In addition to tax rates, utility bills and gas prices are also much higher on average in California than in South Carolina.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Nortex operates what Tailwater characterized as the largest portfolio of non-utility gas storage facilities in North Texas.
—Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2022
Vistra, the largest independent, non-utility company, announced closures by 2027 of all seven of its coal-burning plants in the mid-western states.
—Ian Palmer, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
Adjective
The rugged exterior is designed for the outdoors, featuring a wireless charging pad, dual flashlights, and a compass clip for added utility in the backcountry.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
In addition to tax rates, utility bills and gas prices are also much higher on average in California than in South Carolina.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utility
Noun
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While the usefulness of AI features may be debatable, years of OS and software support are not, which gives Samsung the decisive edge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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Teens recognized the usefulness of navigation apps, but simultaneously acknowledged the risk of accidents associated with taking their eyes off the road. What People Are Saying Robbins told Newsweek that distracted driving endangers young people, but also the traveling public around them.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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But once those issues were resolved, random drop-in visits from Social Services workers over the next decade yielded no citations or other issues.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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This is one of the countless reasons the Secret Service prides ourselves on forging and maintaining relationships with other law enforcement agencies.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The collection saw a prominent use of colors such as red, yellow, and green, mirroring the colors of the Ghanaian flag—though this was unintentional.—
Ezreen Benissan,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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The American Pharmacists Association and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, along with groups such as the American Medical Association, have opposed the use of ivermectin to treat COVID except in clinical trials.—
Sarah Cutler
July 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Does this album feel different from other projects after achieving that sense of liberation?—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Silver’s Dual Role as a Precious and Industrial Metal Silver’s story is a little different, but no less compelling.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The social workers, Bobby’s doctor and his counselors have tried to persuade Sid and his wife to come home to no avail.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Who else will be in Happy Gilmore 2? Hmmm… what are Lana Del Rey’s avails?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Roads were closed in the area and police were asking folks to avoid Cataldi Park and find alternative routes.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
14 July 2025
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Although the film raked in over $44 million at the global box office, the need to bypass traditional studios reflects broader patterns where Black women must build alternative systems to access fair compensation.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Meeting the challenge of finger-level control Achieving separate movement for each robotic finger is a real challenge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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The rate is separate from sectoral tariffs placed on steel, aluminum and autos, and shortly copper.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Both could conceivably take PSG to extra time and/or PKs, where anything could happen.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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This foldable stool is easy to move and store for extra table space.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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“Utility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utility. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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