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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
Taken together, the results suggest Democratic voters are being highly pragmatic.
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Averi Harper,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Chan stars as idealistic rookie officer Shih-Ting, while veteran actor Cheng portrays Hou, a pragmatic policeman approaching retirement.
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Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
But, at the end of the day, the administration, our administration, is taking a pragmatic approach.
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CBS News,
21 June 2026
But people are more open-minded and pragmatic than many political commentators assume, and Burnham has long since shrugged off his association with previous eras of Labour.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Averi Harper,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Chan stars as idealistic rookie officer Shih-Ting, while veteran actor Cheng portrays Hou, a pragmatic policeman approaching retirement.
—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
But, at the end of the day, the administration, our administration, is taking a pragmatic approach.
—
CBS News,
21 June 2026
But people are more open-minded and pragmatic than many political commentators assume, and Burnham has long since shrugged off his association with previous eras of Labour.
—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pragmatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
Adjective
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.
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As a practical example, the Knicks would love to bring Shamet back to the team next season.
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There are other realistic podium contenders worth mentioning.
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Most independent observers have suggested that a 12- to 18-month timeline is probably the most realistic for New Glenn’s return to flight.
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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