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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
Relations between the two neighbors in recent years have become more pragmatic in the wake of Russia’s full‑scale war on Ukraine in 2022 and the coming to power of a liberal government in Poland in 2023.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
For reasons moral, pragmatic, and perhaps mostly ancestral, the next black presidency will have to think bigger.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
The third spot, initially expected to go to Martín Zubimendi, now looks more likely to be Fabián Ruiz for the Cape Verde opener, with De la Fuente pragmatic about rotating in the early group games and with Zubimendi struggling for form later on in the club season.
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Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Calm, pragmatic, not-very-ideological Minnesota.
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Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
For reasons moral, pragmatic, and perhaps mostly ancestral, the next black presidency will have to think bigger.
—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
The third spot, initially expected to go to Martín Zubimendi, now looks more likely to be Fabián Ruiz for the Cape Verde opener, with De la Fuente pragmatic about rotating in the early group games and with Zubimendi struggling for form later on in the club season.
—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Calm, pragmatic, not-very-ideological Minnesota.
—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pragmatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
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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.
Adjective
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Arraez is the only Giants player that still has a realistic chance of advancing to Phase 2.
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While advanced games offer realistic simulations at the cost of pricey purchases and steep learning curves, simpler titles have won over players looking to kill a few minutes—or return to their youths.
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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