1
: of or relating to or advocating utilitarianism
2
: marked by utilitarian views or practices
3
a
: of, relating to, or aiming at utility
b
: exhibiting or preferring mere utility
spare utilitarian furnishings
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Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
That's the whole beauty of the utilitarian meets beautiful design.
—Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Mar. 2023
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
The Manz team, like so many other similar operations, adds modern performance and luxe appointments to the classic, formerly utilitarian Land Rover Defender platform.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
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Noun
From there Kate adds in details and decor elements that might seem over the top from the standard utilitarian set up.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
That's the whole beauty of the utilitarian meets beautiful design.
—Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Mar. 2023
Adjective
What to Consider While rooms are generously sized, the acrylic furniture feels utilitarian rather than luxurious.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
The Manz team, like so many other similar operations, adds modern performance and luxe appointments to the classic, formerly utilitarian Land Rover Defender platform.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
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“Utilitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/utilitarian. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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