How to Use utilitarian in a Sentence

utilitarian

adjective

• There are a lot of pretty utilitarian ways to make use of the back of the phone.
  — Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 18 Feb. 2024
• The utilitarian daybed combines the best of a bed and a sofa to give you another place to lounge.
  — Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2023
• In Japan, Kaneko told me, most of the people who still know how to build simple utilitarian stone walls are in their 80s.
  — Hannah Kirshner, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2023
• Jon Gray wore a black T-shirt with a black pair of cargo utilitarian pants.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Aug. 2023
• Use resin to round out the style of a utilitarian concave-face doorknob in a few simple steps.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
• These rain boots have a bit more of a utilitarian look than, say, a more fashion-forward Chelsea-style boot.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2023
• Take, for instance, one of the most utilitarian spaces in any home: the laundry room.
  — Stefanie Waldek, House Beautiful, 17 July 2023
• His creation had a sleek, utilitarian aesthetic, but as with many of his projects, what was unique about it couldn’t be seen with the naked eye.
  — Jessica Camille Aguirre, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2022
• Or sporting skirts the way they were styled at the Prada show, with simple sweaters or utilitarian pieces.
  — Véronique Hyland, ELLE, 5 Sep. 2023
• Lace up this pair of rain boots for a utilitarian look during a downpour.
  — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2022
• In terms of footwear, there were loafers, closed-toe hook sandals, and leather utilitarian boots nearly up to one model’s knee.
  — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Dec. 2023
• Charging Cord An item as utilitarian as a charging cord may as well look great while getting the job done.
  — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2023
• In that case, this door stop may be best used in a garage, basement, or outdoor space that’s already more utilitarian.
  — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2023
• The goal is not to build a utilitarian submarine on the Mars surface, but a comfortable home.
  — Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, 8 May 2023
• Rugged and utilitarian, Jeep has been an icon of off-roading ever since.
  — Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2023
• Unlike more utilitarian round and square cake pans, Bundt pans also look as great on your shelf as the finished cakes themselves.
  — Erin Jeanne McDowell, Bon Appétit, 15 Apr. 2022
• The sturdy, utilitarian design weighs less than 5 pounds and supports up to 11 pounds.
  — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2022
• For utilitarian types Like the little black dress of menswear, this casual blazer made of knit cotton will take him from the office to date night.
  — Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 10 Nov. 2023
• For O'Herlihy, tending to her own surreal glow is far more than just a utilitarian act.
  — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2022
• These might be utilitarian in nature, but the vibes are whimsical enough to brighten up even the cloudiest of days.
  — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2023
• The robots used in the trial look more utilitarian than flashy — equipped with only a camera, robot arm, and mobile base.
  — Amrita Khalid, The Verge, 4 Jan. 2024
• Even shopping for something as utilitarian as a Wi-Fi router is a minefield.
  — Simon Hill, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2023
• For a more utilitarian Chelsea shoe, these rain boots are waterproof but still look super stylish.
  — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
• Choose from utilitarian nylon styles like this one, or opt for fashion-forward straps with pearls, ’90s-inspired ball chains and more.
  — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Sep. 2023
• Google is becoming more utilitarian for searchers all the time.
  — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2022
• Adding an elegant look to this most utilitarian of rooms, a crystal chandelier hangs from a round tray ceiling above the tub.
  — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2022
• The Ioniq 6 doesn’t weigh that much less than the Ioniq 5, and yet, the Ioniq 6’s character is lighter and more jovial, compared to the serious and utilitarian Ioniq 5.
  — Rob Verger, Popular Science, 9 Aug. 2023
• As with many of Toogood’s creations, the hat is at once sculptural and utilitarian, able to be collapsed and transported like a paper lantern.
  — Coco Romack, New York Times, 27 July 2023
• The original Corps plan for Charleston has a utilitarian vertical seawall that looked more like a concrete cage hemming the city in.
  — Bill Kearney, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
• The building was originally planned to be utilitarian and imposing, with work by Mr. Singer and Ms. Glatt added as merely an aesthetic filigree.
  — Clay Risen, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024