usefulness
noun
use·ful·ness
ˈyüs-fəl-nəs 
: the quality of having utility and especially practical worth or applicability
Examples of usefulness in a Sentence
the well-known usefulness of thick phone books as seat boosters for short diners
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Beyond its usefulness, pineapple guava provides fleshy, edible flower petals with a hint of sweetness.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
The crevice attachment’s usefulness isn’t limited to just appliances.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Coupling batteries with natural gas also promises to extend the life and usefulness of fossil fuel plants.
—Mark Chediak, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The nation-state had a good run, but its usefulness may have come to an end.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
The crevice attachment’s usefulness isn’t limited to just appliances.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Coupling batteries with natural gas also promises to extend the life and usefulness of fossil fuel plants.
—Mark Chediak, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The nation-state had a good run, but its usefulness may have come to an end.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for usefulness
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“Usefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/usefulness. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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