as in use
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
the well-known usefulness of thick phone books as seat boosters for short diners
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Recent Examples of usefulness
An investment that made perfect sense at the time outlives its usefulness.
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Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026
But in reality, their usefulness extends far beyond de-fuzzing black pants.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Aside from its sheer usefulness, moss is also bewitchingly beautiful.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Features like heart rate sensing and hearing assistance add a layer of everyday usefulness, and the seamless Bluetooth pairing keeps things simple across devices.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
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Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026
But in reality, their usefulness extends far beyond de-fuzzing black pants.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Aside from its sheer usefulness, moss is also bewitchingly beautiful.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Features like heart rate sensing and hearing assistance add a layer of everyday usefulness, and the seamless Bluetooth pairing keeps things simple across devices.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usefulness
Noun
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Expanding urbanization and the use of traditional lighting of buildings, highways and residential neighborhoods are blinding us to an eternal beauty.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After finding Jackson unresponsive, Murray attempted to revive him to no avail.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Senate has twice voted to send a DHS funding bill to the House for consideration, to no avail.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That should be a reminder of his utility.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many hospitals, airports and utility companies hold surplus land that can be leveraged to help address the affordable housing crisis.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Usefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usefulness. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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