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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
Since Deng began to open China’s economy in the late 1970s, Chinese leaders have striven to offer the country pragmatic, pro-market policies and to afford local politicians the flexibility to address their areas’ specific challenges.
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Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Next Steps If consumers are becoming more pragmatic, how can retailers adapt to match these new needs and desires?
—Thai Son Nguyen, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Trump might side with Musk each time — but he’s always been more pragmatic about spending policy than the cut-happy Musk seems, and there are ripe opportunities for conflict.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 2 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, the West must be more pragmatic in its foreign policy by focusing more on advancing our strategic interests and focusing less on political theatre to attract and retain specific blocs of voters.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Next Steps If consumers are becoming more pragmatic, how can retailers adapt to match these new needs and desires?
—Thai Son Nguyen, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Trump might side with Musk each time — but he’s always been more pragmatic about spending policy than the cut-happy Musk seems, and there are ripe opportunities for conflict.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 2 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, the West must be more pragmatic in its foreign policy by focusing more on advancing our strategic interests and focusing less on political theatre to attract and retain specific blocs of voters.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
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Expert instructors will teach you how to get started, practical uses, tips for effective prompt-writing, and mistakes to avoid.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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Kitchens will be investing in optimizing cabinet and appliance interiors with practical organizational products to increase interior efficiency.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
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Beal would also have to waive his no-trade clause; presumably the teams involved would ascertain whether this was a realistic possibility before marching headlong into a deal.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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To have reactions be realistic when a gun's going off right here [hand motions by his head].—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Another sensible name is Seahawks defensive backs coach/passing game coordinator Karl Scott, who’s been with the Seahawks since 2022.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The angle here will be for those who wish to adroitly adopt a frugal perspective and carry that predilection into their daily endeavors in a sensible fashion.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Adding commuters to our less-congested waterways is a logical step.—
Terri Carta,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2025
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Khabib Nurmagomedov does nothing visibly wrong, and is therefore asked to leave the plane for no logical reason.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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