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
  • Just as reasonable public health officials had warned, measles is now finding vulnerable victims across the country.
    — Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • No reasonable person would argue against providing animals with excellent medical care.
    — Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • Sholl also notes that the largest station groups may not immediately rush to buy competitors because many of the most logical acquirers are already shouldering a lot of debt.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • At a glance, de-normalizing alcohol consumption seems like a logical next step after cracking down on smoking.
    — Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • Norway enjoyed their best World Cup ever, reaching the quarter-finals and beating Brazil along the way, and Haaland was at the centre of their success.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Apart from Luke, the crew has a good-ish day welcoming Suzanne, Amy, and the bachelors onboard.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • Stones later echoed his manager’s words on his availability, but reservations over his fitness are valid.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • From there, each child who gets an account must have a valid Social Security number and be a citizen.
    — Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 25 July 2026
Definition of valid
Adjective
  • The pumps are designed with a delicate almond toe, a conservative high-cut vamp, and a sensible heel, measuring around three inches.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • Every notetaker that joins a meeting traces back to a reasonably sensible individual choice to keep a credible set of notes in an endless sea of meetings.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 24 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
  • His research now reveals revenge operates like an addiction in the brain, activating craving and reward centers while silencing rational thought.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The pair’s mysterious interactions in the early chapters give way to a series of parables of doubt and belief, in which a rational character is confronted by an irrational event—and immediately convinced of its absolute truth.
    — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • Randy Dobnak impresses again While Collins led the way offensively, the Royals got a solid effort from right-handed starting pitcher Randy Dobnak.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • In Galecki’s family room, the largest pieces are solid colors, including a blue velvet sofa, a yellow chair and a brown leather chair.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of solid
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