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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
Small wonder the fantasy of rising above all of that through marrying Ivan — a unicorn customer who’s young, handsome, wealthy, gregarious, and spontaneous — would beckon to the otherwise pragmatic Ani.
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Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Though more pragmatic, this level of plush detailing is mirrored by the driver’s cabin, which also comes with perforated, leather-upholstered seats and a bed discreetly located above with ample privacy curtains.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
All Houston required to bridge that $121.1 million payroll gap was seven games, a couple of garbage cans and a pragmatic indifference toward bending the rules.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Achieving this transition involves developing policies that are both pragmatic and ethically sound, ensuring that the shift to a low-carbon economy goes beyond labor market adjustments.
—Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 10 Oct. 2024
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Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Though more pragmatic, this level of plush detailing is mirrored by the driver’s cabin, which also comes with perforated, leather-upholstered seats and a bed discreetly located above with ample privacy curtains.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
All Houston required to bridge that $121.1 million payroll gap was seven games, a couple of garbage cans and a pragmatic indifference toward bending the rules.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Achieving this transition involves developing policies that are both pragmatic and ethically sound, ensuring that the shift to a low-carbon economy goes beyond labor market adjustments.
—Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
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Here are some practical tips from her to help transform your company culture.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Remember that locating the X, a good hide, and a realistic spread are the true keys to success.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Be realistic, honest and ready to set the record straight if anyone offers false information.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Practice finding balance Remember to also stick with habits that protect your mental health, such as maintaining a sensible sleep schedule and exercise routine.Jenny Taitz, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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After standing up to the most leftwing legislators in Sacramento in September with vetoes of multiple progressive bills, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) has followed up with another move seen as sensible by those who typically dislike the laws promulgated by the California Legislature.Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Lots of people know how the beginning of the AI revolution led to replacing the idea of a CPU with a GPU: a more sophisticated and specialized type of logical processor that lent itself to machine learning and related work.John Werner, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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And after a quarter century in the National Guard, teaching, and coaching, why shouldn't the next logical step be Congress?Keenan Robbins, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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