1
as in rational
according to the rules of logic
the lawyer won the case with a logical argument about the motives of the suspect
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2
as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
that's the logical choice under the circumstances
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Recent Examples of logical
More than that, there was a logical train of thought in his mind as to why the formation would work again.
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Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Using rigorous logical frameworks and Turing-computable methods, BigGraph ensures trustworthy, adaptable outcomes that align with business needs.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Their soft-heartedness is not meant to gel with the logical, oft-aloof Gemini.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
LeapFrog ensures that there are logical processes to go about doing this well.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
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Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Using rigorous logical frameworks and Turing-computable methods, BigGraph ensures trustworthy, adaptable outcomes that align with business needs.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Their soft-heartedness is not meant to gel with the logical, oft-aloof Gemini.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
LeapFrog ensures that there are logical processes to go about doing this well.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for logical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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And so that is an incentive to not admit your ignorance and to build up all sorts of defenses and appeal to bogus authorities in order to remain convinced of your own rational capacities and your independence.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
22 Feb. 2025
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As mentioned earlier, the industry needs a predictable market as the foundation, including upcoming policies and regulations, rational requirements and societal demands.—
Han Hendriks,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Certainly, the numbers suggest those benefits are being realized by a reasonable proportion of consumers in the U.K.—
Paul Marcantonio,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Olympus Region has one fewer Location to traverse before the Guardian. Encounters in the Rift of Thessaly that had too many waves (of foes) should now be more reasonable.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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But Trump has continued to claim that the network was trying to influence the election by making Harris sound more coherent, even though both of her answers were in the public realm.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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The park is designed to intensify the use of the area for the local and wider Taichung community, while promoting a more coherent city infrastructure.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Adopt a zero-tolerance approach: Document every incident thoroughly with legal experts and witnesses, distinguishing valid concerns from smear campaigns, false claims or prejudice.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The gold card will offer a new route for rich non-U.S. citizens to gain a valid visa to live and work in the U.S., according to Mr. Trump, who spoke Tuesday about the new visa with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick from the Oval Office.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Until recently, the U.S. banking system has been strong because of sensible bank regulations implemented during the Obama and Biden administrations.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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His character was one of the more sensible and sympathetic employees at the paper company, which was almost exclusively populated by unpleasant oddballs.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Arquette's performance is more simple but just as effective, giving hope and soul to a divorced single mom trying to do her best for her kids but with a tendency to bring home the wrong guys.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Shane Beamer, South Carolina, fifth year Last year at this point there were whispers of Beamer’s needing a good season.—
Seth Emerson,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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