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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
His focus on municipal priorities, such as improving housing, transportation, and government accessibility, underscores a pragmatic approach to governance[3][1].
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Millie's TikTok page is full of hilarious and heartwarming moments, but despite this particular affectionate moment, another recent video of Millie revealed her pragmatic side.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
On foreign policy, Lee has not made any contentious remarks recently and has steadfastly vowed to pursue pragmatic diplomacy.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
Nonetheless, my emphasis here isn't on the long-term prospects of AGI but instead on the pragmatic impacts of agentic AI.
—Sandeep Shivam, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Millie's TikTok page is full of hilarious and heartwarming moments, but despite this particular affectionate moment, another recent video of Millie revealed her pragmatic side.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
On foreign policy, Lee has not made any contentious remarks recently and has steadfastly vowed to pursue pragmatic diplomacy.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
Nonetheless, my emphasis here isn't on the long-term prospects of AGI but instead on the pragmatic impacts of agentic AI.
—Sandeep Shivam, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
Adjective
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People follow entrepreneurs who offer practical wisdom, not generic business advice.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The technology could actually have some practical applications.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Around-the-clock monitoring is crucial, yet building and staffing a 24/7/365 SOC isn't realistic for the typical small enterprise.—
Ricardo Villadiego,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Two, that the racing footage is incredibly realistic.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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My students’ affront felt as sensible to me as expecting anatomy classes to flag each splay of flesh.—
erin Khuê Ninh
June 17,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
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Assuming the Guardians don’t chase down the Tigers and assert themselves as a juggernaut over the next six weeks, the most sensible method of buying would be an opportunistic move to address an issue not just for 2025, but for the future.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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While nothing is set in stone yet, this weekend would be the most logical time.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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In an interview with People about the move, Bateman said twice that most people listen to podcasts on phones, and therefore the telecom industry is a logical one for podcasters to enter.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2025
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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