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
Patch pockets offer a pretty and whimsical detail to a traditionally basic, utilitarian style, and this is a great opportunity to add a pair to your closet.
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Kayla Blanton, People.com, 24 May 2025
The graceful shape of the chair backs contributes elegance to such a utilitarian area.
—Meghan Holloran, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
Curiously, Geisha was discovered on the farm of Hacienda La Esmeralda not for its quality but for the utilitarian value of its resistance to leaf rust disease.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Bonus: once you’re finished breastfeeding, this utilitarian butter can double as lip balm.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
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Kayla Blanton, People.com, 24 May 2025
The graceful shape of the chair backs contributes elegance to such a utilitarian area.
—Meghan Holloran, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
Curiously, Geisha was discovered on the farm of Hacienda La Esmeralda not for its quality but for the utilitarian value of its resistance to leaf rust disease.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Bonus: once you’re finished breastfeeding, this utilitarian butter can double as lip balm.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utilitarian
Adjective
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Share helpful, relevant content that is useful to your customers.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Kagi founder suggested that licensing Google Search could allow entities of all sizes to have genuinely useful custom search tools.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Working directly with an outside expert may be beneficial.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Finding the right probiotic Paul and her colleagues have spent over six years investigating whether beneficial microorganisms (aka probiotics) could be a longer lasting alternative to combat this pathogen.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 June 2025
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“Utilitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utilitarian. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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