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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
President Jimmy Carter had taken the politically courageous step of appointing Paul Volcker, a pragmatic monetarist, to head the Fed even though advisers warned Carter that the new appointee would follow policies that would doom his reelection.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
Public opinion on Parolin is generally respectful, viewing him as a skilled and pragmatic diplomat.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Still, Betsy was pragmatic about every detail—sourcing Campbell fabrics, for example, that were particularly fade-resistant.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
Instead, try being pragmatic and use your past thoughts and actions as a tool for future success.
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—Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
Public opinion on Parolin is generally respectful, viewing him as a skilled and pragmatic diplomat.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Still, Betsy was pragmatic about every detail—sourcing Campbell fabrics, for example, that were particularly fade-resistant.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
Instead, try being pragmatic and use your past thoughts and actions as a tool for future success.
Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
—Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pragmatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
Adjective
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Accessing this group provides practical, actionable advice from peers who’ve successfully navigated comparable situations.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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The modern privacy crisis demands a new kind of partnership between parents and children, built on honest dialogue and practical thinking.—
Lawrence Cappello,
Time,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Overall, however, the realistic outlook isn’t great for six of the Dolphins’ eight draftees to make an impact from scrimmage as rookies.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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Manually conducting a deep analysis for every ETF is simply not a realistic option, exposing investors to insufficient analysis and missing profitable opportunities.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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With any luck these sensible changes will not be casualties of Trump’s high-risk omnibus strategy.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
10 May 2025
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Another year for Howard, who made nine league starts due to injury and loss of form among his younger peers, seems sensible, along with a loan elsewhere for Luke McNicholas.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Schumer’s reasoning was clear and logical: a shutdown is inherently bad.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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That appeared to be a logical decision given that Świątek had a good chance to capture the gold medal at the Olympics with Roland Garros hosting.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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