banausic

adjective

Definition of banausicnext
as in utilitarian

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  1. utilitarian
  2. mundane
  3. pragmatic
  4. obtainable
Adjective
  • The reference point is 1930s Milan, where bold material combinations and precise geometry turned these utilitarian spaces into showpieces.
    — Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Slipcovers and sofa toppers move from utilitarian to design-forward.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of utilitarian
Adjective
  • Natalie Dattilo Psychologist Between regular exposure to the mundane and increased access to everything else, worries stack — and so does stress and anxiety.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Even Santos’ mundane stories sound like character-building arcs in a rugged epic, never mind the ones involving animal run-ins.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of mundane
Adjective
  • Start with the community With a pragmatic and fair approach, data center infrastructure can operate from a combination of baseload fuels, battery storage, and renewables, while prioritizing community needs and impacts.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • These are typically gift boxes of coffee or tea, or elegant but pragmatic items, such as high-quality towels or soaps, sent within a few weeks of the funeral.
    — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of pragmatic
Adjective
  • The Heat are confident to start the season, but there are multiple reasons to think the team’s lofty goals might not be obtainable in a remade and loaded East.
    — Doug Haller, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The court found Village Homes’ financial predictions and reorganization plan obtainable.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of obtainable
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