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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
Berners-Lee’s more pragmatic idea was to use hypertext to enhance online collaboration.
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Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
This is where the pragmatic first quarter moon in Capricorn comes into play.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
While much of the show leaned into natural textures and warm tones, Iman’s footwear amplified the narrative by merging exotic skin with pragmatic construction.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
Figure and Apptronik have likewise emphasized pragmatic deployments and manufacturing partnerships.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
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Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
This is where the pragmatic first quarter moon in Capricorn comes into play.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
While much of the show leaned into natural textures and warm tones, Iman’s footwear amplified the narrative by merging exotic skin with pragmatic construction.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
Figure and Apptronik have likewise emphasized pragmatic deployments and manufacturing partnerships.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
Adjective
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Playful and practical John and Catherine’s grandchildren also have their own suite, though Catherine and Justice made the design choices for them.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Why not put all those periods of training camp work to practical use?—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The combination of advances in science, technology—supercomputing and superconducting magnets—and, critically, money from AI hyperscalers and others makes fusion power a realistic option when the world is demanding much more electricity.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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But that's not always realistic, cost-effective, or convenient.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Within the self-censoring limits of the genre, Eisgruber has sensible things to say, maybe too sensible.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Federal agencies like the CDC, the FDA and the HHS have been gutted of the bright minds who would normally pour through the mountains of research and compile sensible medical recommendations for the public.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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Fantasyland would be the most logical place for Harry to get a job as a ride operator.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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First, starting off with the shooting guard spot, Collin Sexton seems like the most logical candidate to slide into that role at the season’s outset.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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