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also pragmatical
as in practical
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a pragmatic man, not given to grand, visionary schemes
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Recent Examples of pragmatic
When the Sun moves into pragmatic Capricorn on December 21, ending Sagittarius season and beginning Capricorn season, you may be drawn to setting practical goals and long-term intentions.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
The nonprofit think tank specializes in researching coastal cities in the United States — places that 1 in 5 Americans call home and are often vulnerable to some of the worst environmental disasters — and developing equitable, pragmatic policy recommendations for these regions.
—Sam Delgado, Vox, 21 Nov. 2024
While other European countries tighten immigration policies, Spain's approach stands out as both pragmatic and humanitarian.
—Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Western Reluctance and Finland's Perspective Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen articulated a cautious but pragmatic view, emphasizing that Western nations, including the U.S., should not entirely rule out the possibility of deploying troops to Ukraine in the long term.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
The nonprofit think tank specializes in researching coastal cities in the United States — places that 1 in 5 Americans call home and are often vulnerable to some of the worst environmental disasters — and developing equitable, pragmatic policy recommendations for these regions.
—Sam Delgado, Vox, 21 Nov. 2024
While other European countries tighten immigration policies, Spain's approach stands out as both pragmatic and humanitarian.
—Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Western Reluctance and Finland's Perspective Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen articulated a cautious but pragmatic view, emphasizing that Western nations, including the U.S., should not entirely rule out the possibility of deploying troops to Ukraine in the long term.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
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Take this time to prepare for future energy needs with practical savings.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The overall picture is that the physiology is real, but the practical effects seem to be too small to measure.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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The video has garnered more than 3.4 million views, captivating digital audiences with its hauntingly realistic portrayal of a bygone era.Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The realistic goal setting by prioritizing the skill-relevant courses has assisted our employees in effectively dealing with this FOMO.Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Albert is an adult — which may not be so entertaining on a night out, but seems the more logical choice for a sensible person like Charlotte.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Japanese Honda brand, known historically for its sensible and efficient sedans and SUVs is focusing its efforts on off-roading capable models with the debut of its new Passport TrailSport and launch of the Pilot TrailSport.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Like so many other stars on the main roster, ranging from Cody Rhodes to Kevin Owens, The Bloodline has consistently targeted them in a way that makes their quest for revenge quite the logical one.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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To prevent yourself from imposing irrational penalties, set up house rules that outline logical consequences in advance.Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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