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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
Seoul would maintain its goal of the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, while pursuing a phased and pragmatic approach to resolving the North Korean nuclear issue in close coordination with the international community, the spokesperson said.
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Joyce Lee, USA Today, 26 May 2026
His buildings’ distinctive rounded corners, vibrant colors and pod-like forms are pragmatic responses to the challenges of building in extreme climates.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Postponing development of one of the kingdom’s most iconic projects is the latest sign that Saudi Arabia is taking a more pragmatic view of its ambitions.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Instead, the conversation here sounds much more pragmatic.
—Justin Worland, Time, 22 May 2026
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Joyce Lee, USA Today, 26 May 2026
His buildings’ distinctive rounded corners, vibrant colors and pod-like forms are pragmatic responses to the challenges of building in extreme climates.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Postponing development of one of the kingdom’s most iconic projects is the latest sign that Saudi Arabia is taking a more pragmatic view of its ambitions.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Instead, the conversation here sounds much more pragmatic.
—Justin Worland, Time, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
Adjective
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Kids can enjoy welcome milk and cookies, along with a variety of in-room amenities, such as toys and board games, kid-sized robes and slippers, and practical items like cribs, high chairs, bottle warmers, and diapers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Josh, who wants to be an investigative journalist, is an idealist in a PBS T-shirt (and with a PBS tote bag) who gets by on family money and is incapable of taking care of himself in any practical way.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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None of this felt realistic, especially not Colman Domingo’s sawed-off-shotgun-wielding Ali shooting up Alamo’s club in his mentee Rue’s honor, shattering a mask of poise that had defined his character (like the whiplash of Khaleesi’s end of Game of Thrones rogue era).—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Critics, including some of the country’s largest education networks, say the government’s framework does not provide a fair or realistic measure of success for creative professionals.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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