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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
This includes pragmatic policies on copyright and data protection, a balanced approach to onshore and offshore chip manufacturing, and removing regulatory barriers to energy use and generation.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 13 July 2025
Even from a purely pragmatic or utilitarian point of view, the death penalty cannot be defended as an effective deterrent to crime.
—Thomas Wenski, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
With him at the helm, the OCC looks poised to reinvigorate a pragmatic, innovation-friendly stance — a hopeful sign for the future of crypto within the U.S. banking system.
—Jason Brett, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Shady Big Pharma hotshot Martin Krebs (Rupert Friend) spares no expense in recruiting amoral special-ops vet Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) and pragmatic paleontologist Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey) for a suicide mission to the off-limits equatorial habitat of Ile Saint-Hubert.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 30 June 2025
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 13 July 2025
Even from a purely pragmatic or utilitarian point of view, the death penalty cannot be defended as an effective deterrent to crime.
—Thomas Wenski, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
With him at the helm, the OCC looks poised to reinvigorate a pragmatic, innovation-friendly stance — a hopeful sign for the future of crypto within the U.S. banking system.
—Jason Brett, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Shady Big Pharma hotshot Martin Krebs (Rupert Friend) spares no expense in recruiting amoral special-ops vet Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) and pragmatic paleontologist Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey) for a suicide mission to the off-limits equatorial habitat of Ile Saint-Hubert.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
Adjective
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Cable remains a popular and practical internet solution for many households, especially where fiber isn't yet available.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Gillis and Trachtenberg explained how for the first time in the Predator movies, the face of the creature wasn’t practical, always a very challenging task, because nuanced emotional expressions were called for in which the alien was the hero.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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The result features many innovations never before seen in a humanoid figure, including new methods to create more realistic skin and replicate the twinkle in Walt’s eye which Imagineers established was because of what is known as a corneal bulge.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Could physicists resolve Penrose’s singularities by moving to something a little more quantum, and therefore a little more realistic?—
Charlie Wood,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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The Hunting Wives consistently prioritizes steamy scenes over sensible plotting or nuanced characters, juicy twists over deep emotions or big ideas.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
20 July 2025
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But the different branches have been largely united over President Donald Trump’s accomplishments such as a stronger economy, a more efficient government and a more sensible approach to foreign affairs.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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Big consulting players like Bain & Company use online assessments to evaluate a candidate’s situational awareness, numerical and verbal aptitude, and logical reasoning before a technical interview is even scheduled.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Cutting ties with him doesn't seem logical at the moment.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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