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Recent Examples of rationality
Tap into desire—or, better yet, anxiety—and rationality goes out the window.
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Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Such reactions may appear irrational under one standard yet reflect a form of rationality adapted to uncertainty, vivid impressions and limited information.
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Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
Juergen Habermas, one of the world’s most influential philosophers whose theories on communication and rationality shaped modern intellectual thought, died at 96.
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Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Stories prey on our emotions, not our rationality, and in many cases, the former takes precedence over the latter.
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Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Such reactions may appear irrational under one standard yet reflect a form of rationality adapted to uncertainty, vivid impressions and limited information.
—
Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
Juergen Habermas, one of the world’s most influential philosophers whose theories on communication and rationality shaped modern intellectual thought, died at 96.
—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Stories prey on our emotions, not our rationality, and in many cases, the former takes precedence over the latter.
—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rationality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rationality
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The residents are owed answers, even while understanding the reasonableness of not knowing all of them just yet.
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Choosing life over glory is reasonableness in action.
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None of it was charity in the ordinary sense.
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Swift's history of Fourth of July parties Perhaps another clue why the week of the Fourth of July makes sense for Swift and Kelce's wedding is that the popstar has long been known for throwing elaborate parties over the American holiday.
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Make room for summer fun—and keep your sanity—with this quick list of things to toss from your kids’ rooms before school’s out and chaos sets in.
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Your time, money and sanity are too precious to waste.
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Perhaps with that base-mobilization strategy in mind, the Republican National Committee is planning to hold a first-ever midterm convention this summer.
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Eucerin’s Clear Skin Sunscreen is formulated with oily, acne-prone skin in mind.
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There are good reasons to do so again, though as contenders acquiring young talent is not a necessity for the Pacers.
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However, Gen Zers also cited reasons for not finding such meaning.
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“Rationality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rationality. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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