gadgety

adjective

Definition of gadgetynext
as in practical

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadgety
  1. practical
  2. gimmicky
  3. adventurous
  4. useful
  5. original
  6. convenient
  7. visionary
  8. handy
Adjective
  • Turning the measured effect into a practical quantum-control tool will require researchers to understand and manage the remaining optical imperfections.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The upcoming holidays will test AI's practical advantage in navigating uncertainty and building resilient retail businesses.
    — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • As a result, even though the show leans into the gimmicky aspects of the crime genre, stunning reveals and cliffhangers keep viewers drawn in across the episodes.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • The redesign leans bold, colorful, and slightly whimsical without becoming gimmicky.
    — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of gimmicky
Adjective
  • The Ideal Trip for Families and Groups These 4x4 safaris are particularly well suited to families with teenagers and groups of friends seeking a more adventurous, immersive way to explore Iceland.
    — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Photograph by Ramona Rosales / AUGUST Musgraves’s subsequent albums have been sprawling in their search for meaning, and even more adventurous in the sonic pathways travelled to get there.
    — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of adventurous
Adjective
  • The most useful example turned out to be something Alexa had previously done very well.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Removing dye, however, is only useful to recycling if the process does not destroy the cellulose along with it.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • The shop’s mascot, a rabbit, is named Lewis, after the original Lewis & Duncan grocery store that once inhabited the building.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Historic Preservation Commission members voted Thursday to approve exterior changes to the mansion’s original design plan as the building, now more than a century old, undergoes restoration and renovation as part of a new residential development.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of original
Adjective
  • Simmons said the goal for every election should be to make voting convenient and accessible.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Copenhagen Airport is about 30 minutes away by train, making Malmö an unusually convenient entry point to Sweden for international visitors.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of convenient
Adjective
  • As a singer, songwriter, performer, business leader and all-around visionary, Dolly Parton’s talent is revered across generations.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The musical first opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre in 1981, directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett, the visionary behind A Chorus Line.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of visionary
Adjective
  • Originating in the small French town of Clermont-Ferrand, brothers André and Édouard Michelin began their global legacy with a small red guide filled with handy information for travelers stopping by their tire company.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Another really handy feature that XTU has included is a magnetic instant snap-in magnetic mount, which locks in securely to the bottom of the camera allowing for it to be mounted in various ways – selfie stick, tripod, dashcam or on a helmet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of handy
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“Gadgety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadgety. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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