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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
From that angle, calling for federal involvement might look like pragmatic self-preservation — a CEO making nice with power to protect his shareholders.
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Tom Chavez, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
In the 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United, the approach was more akin to what Tottenham fans might have been used to seeing in the Europa League last season, when Postecoglou took a more pragmatic outlook.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
For the engineer, the important thing is structure, what is visible from the outside and the efficient, pragmatic and rational function of the materials.
—Alejandro González Iñárritu, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
And her clothes were conceived by pragmatic circumstance.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
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Tom Chavez, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
In the 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United, the approach was more akin to what Tottenham fans might have been used to seeing in the Europa League last season, when Postecoglou took a more pragmatic outlook.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
For the engineer, the important thing is structure, what is visible from the outside and the efficient, pragmatic and rational function of the materials.
—Alejandro González Iñárritu, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
And her clothes were conceived by pragmatic circumstance.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
Adjective
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This practical gift idea keeps hands ultra-warm and cozy thanks to its fleeced interior and waterproof, windproof, and snow-proof exterior.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Oct. 2025
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Remote monitoring is another practical frontier.—
Scott R. Schell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Though Curry's more realistic rendition of Pennywise has proven to have enduring cultural staying power, Bill Skarsgård has made the role his own over the past decade.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Based on the trailer, Joanne and Noah seem to both be in the honeymoon phase, and also very realistic about their future.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Here's the reasons why investing in this model is the most sensible option of the season.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
11 Oct. 2025
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Even sensible yet fashionable sneakers are on sale, with the New Balance T500 Tennis Sneakers making an unbeatable selection for $80.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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On one hand, winning another chip will be at the forefront, so managing players toward the end of the regular season would be logical.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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So adding a unit in Nashville was the next logical move.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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