commonsensible

adjective

Definition of commonsensiblenext
as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information she takes a commonsensible approach to child rearing, blithely ignoring what the so-called experts suggest

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonsensible
  1. reasonable
  2. logical
  3. good
  4. valid
  5. sensible
  6. reasoned
  7. rational
  8. solid
Adjective
  • The example demonstrates how an owner might maintain an attractive base rate while making a reasonable margin through relevant extras.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The three-prospect package going to the Tigers seems like a reasonable price for two months of a pitcher who underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow in May.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • More importantly, the researchers found that the effective logical error rate was 10 times lower than the physical error rate.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
  • The Cardinals needed an available reliever more than a starter recovering from a 77-pitch appearance, making Dobbins the logical roster casualty despite his otherwise solid work during his first extended opportunity in the major leagues.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • Even the Brewers, the leaders for team ERA, added another good arm just for safe measure.
    — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Chef Iñigo Lavado spent years hopping between Europe’s best kitchens, including Alain Ducasse and Ferran Adriá, before opening his namesake restaurant in the neighboring city of Irún in 2004.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • An agent holding valid credentials, performing thousands of plausible-looking actions across four days, trips neither alarm.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The movie taps into what’s noble and valid and genuine about those feelings.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of valid
Adjective
  • Most sensible observers will recognise that his level of influence sits somewhere in the middle.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • By Season 6, however, Schroeder had evolved into the most sensible person on the Bravo hit, and her love affair with Beau Clark won over the audience’s hearts.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 30 July 2026
Definition of sensible
Adjective
  • None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.
    — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
Definition of reasoned
Adjective
  • If writing a 10-page proposal yields $30,000 in capital faster than closing 50 cold calls, a rational business owner will devote their afternoons to proposal writing.
    — AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • So much for the rational part of an exasperating season that marked the first time since 2014 that the Chiefs failed to make the playoffs.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • Trump can point to a low unemployment rate and solid consumer spending as proof that the economy remains stable, yet there are few signs that these arguments have connected with the public.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But on Friday, after another solid day from the former South Carolina Gamecock, head coach Dave Canales had a simple response to how Brazzell’s absence might affect Legette.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of solid
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“Commonsensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonsensible. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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