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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
David Ryder | Reuters Performative or pragmatic?
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
As women, we’re often expected to balance contradictions – assertive but not aggressive, visionary but pragmatic.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
These proposals are often framed as pragmatic solutions to clear the way for action to reduce fire risk faster.
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
But Sprague’s decision to do so — or, rather, not to do so — is a pragmatic necessity.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
As women, we’re often expected to balance contradictions – assertive but not aggressive, visionary but pragmatic.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
These proposals are often framed as pragmatic solutions to clear the way for action to reduce fire risk faster.
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
But Sprague’s decision to do so — or, rather, not to do so — is a pragmatic necessity.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
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Its early pilots include placing a humanoid in a car factory to fetch and carry parts, hinting at a practical path into routine industrial tasks.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Below, Forbes Human Resources Council members share practical strategies middle managers can use to strengthen relationships and create a more positive workplace culture.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But this more robust communications channel is quite welcome after decades of sterile chatbots and IVR that fail to offer a realistic experience to those trying to reach the top brass of any company anywhere.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The scenario focused on employing the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 2,000-pound Quicksink maritime weapon to destroy a surface vessel under realistic conditions, according to a US Air Force press release published on September 10.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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And any sensible apple grower in Ontario knew their cash crop would be the McIntosh.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many states take sensible steps—background checks, extreme risk protection orders, and safe storage laws—all policies that help reduce gun crime and gun deaths.—
Gabby Giffords,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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That is logical, but Emmys aren’t always logical.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, certain decisions feel easier than others, even when both types of choices (intuitive and logical) seem important.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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