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as in intelligent
having the ability to reason
human beings are rational creatures
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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
insisted there was a rational explanation for the strange creaking noises and that there were no such things as ghosts
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
betting all of your savings on the lottery is not a rational move
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Recent Examples of rational
Some will find some solace in the seemingly rational reasons for this trend.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Conclusion Tomorrow's business success depends on mastering both rational and intuitive decision-making.
—Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Seasonal patterns aren’t always rational, and the cause of them is sometimes hard to determine.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Catholicism provides you with something no rational approach to the world ever will: a cosmology of intercessors, saints.
—Caitlin Flanagan, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Conclusion Tomorrow's business success depends on mastering both rational and intuitive decision-making.
—Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Seasonal patterns aren’t always rational, and the cause of them is sometimes hard to determine.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Catholicism provides you with something no rational approach to the world ever will: a cosmology of intercessors, saints.
—Caitlin Flanagan, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rational
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rational
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Ultimately, this might not be that intelligent and certainly would not surpass our own human fallacies in that regard but rather aggravate them—becoming, therefore, the antithesis of being beneficial to humanity.Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Advanced features, such as intelligent sensing systems and dual-speed settings, further enhance precision and adaptability across various tasks.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 1 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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Louisville has many places to get a book for free or at reasonable prices — libraries, local bookstores and chains including Barnes & Noble and Half Price Books.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Jan. 2025
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To us, as individuals who frequently whip up 12-clove Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry and don’t bat an eye about adding about 48 cloves to our homemade Chili Crisp, Ina Garten’s viral Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic recipe seems totally reasonable.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2024
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Those are some of the tools traditionally used by contending teams to shore up holes during long runs of success or to fabricate a coherent roster around multiple max-contract stars.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The alleged gunman’s digital footprint failed to unveil a coherent right-wing or left-wing ideology.Aarushi Bhandari, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025
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Nibert loved the free-thinking spirit of the village and its college.Keith BieryGolick, Cincinnati.com, 28 Aug. 2019
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Credit Gus Malzahn for being proactive and thinking long-term in choosing his starting quarterback.Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2019
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While there are valid concerns about intellectual property, national security, and predatory trade practices from China, upcoming tariff issues require nuanced solutions that don’t punish US industry.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Lyft is offering $25 vouchers, valid for two trips, to 500 customers from now (January 10) until midnight on January 15.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Jan. 2025
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Although people generally agree in valuing some body parts more than others, some sensible differences may arise.Daniel Sznycer, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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The outcome of this legislative effort augurs poorly for sensible solutions to the $3.2 billion budget deficit Pritzker and lawmakers face later this year.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Rational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rational. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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