reasonable
adjective
rea·son·able
ˈrē-zᵊn-ə-bəl 
ˈrēz-nə-bəl
1
a
: being in accordance with reason
a reasonable theory
b
: not extreme or excessive
reasonable requests
d
2
a
: having the faculty of reason
b
: possessing sound judgment
a reasonable man
Examples of reasonable in a Sentence
We have reasonable cause not to believe him.
She offered a reasonable compromise.
It's not reasonable to expect perfect weather.
Please be more reasonable. There is no way I'll be able to finish all this work in so little time.
A reasonable man would not expect such a thing.
Our boss has reasonable expectations of his employees.
The team has a reasonable chance of winning.
He makes a reasonable amount of money.
The store's prices are reasonable.
The hotel offers excellent accommodations at reasonable rates.
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The Salt Lake County district attorney’s office and the Draper City prosecutor both declined to file charges against Paul in April, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The birth of the medium (in America) would have to wait until 1946 before television sets were generally available at a reasonable price for everyday consumers.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Video shows that José Luis, a Marine veteran, was traveling on his motorcycle at a reasonable speed that the U-Haul driver did not come to a complete stop, according to the police report.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office and the Draper City Prosecutor both declined to file charges against Paul in April, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The birth of the medium (in America) would have to wait until 1946 before television sets were generally available at a reasonable price for everyday consumers.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Video shows that José Luis, a Marine veteran, was traveling on his motorcycle at a reasonable speed that the U-Haul driver did not come to a complete stop, according to the police report.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office and the Draper City Prosecutor both declined to file charges against Paul in April, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reasonable
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“Reasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reasonable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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reasonable
adjective
rea·son·able
ˈrēz-nə-bəl
-ᵊn-ə-bəl
1
a
: not beyond what is usual or expected : moderate
a reasonable request
a reasonable chance of success
b
: not expensive
reasonable prices
2
: able to reason : rational
a reasonable person
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