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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
Randall has a scholarly background in accounting, and his attraction to pluralism is fittingly pragmatic.
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Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Far from being a relic of the fossil fuel past, natural gas—abundant, affordable, and geopolitically secure in the United States—offers a pragmatic means of seizing global leadership in the hydrogen sector.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
However, the honeymoon phase comes to a screeching halt on April 7, when Venus joins Saturn in a pragmatic conjunction.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
For hotel brands, there are pragmatic reasons to target London as well.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
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Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Far from being a relic of the fossil fuel past, natural gas—abundant, affordable, and geopolitically secure in the United States—offers a pragmatic means of seizing global leadership in the hydrogen sector.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
However, the honeymoon phase comes to a screeching halt on April 7, when Venus joins Saturn in a pragmatic conjunction.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
For hotel brands, there are pragmatic reasons to target London as well.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
Adjective
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Each episode celebrates Black culture and sisterhood while serving up laughs, heartfelt moments, and practical travel gems.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Mar. 2025
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For you, a practical coach might be the best solution.—
Adam Coffey,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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An incredibly realistic short almond nail set that may just have your friends fooled.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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One path leads to more realistic pricing that reflects the true cost and value of these advanced systems.—
Andrew Filev,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Spectators got wind of the sensible footwear concealed by the Fiesta finery and began demanding to see the shoes.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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The only sensible pathway to being an AI Continent would be to promise that AI innovation is the highest priority.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This cannot be explained only by logical arguments or dry legal language.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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To the objective eye, the return of David Moyes as Everton manager was not a logical move.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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