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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
President Jimmy Carter had taken the politically courageous step of appointing Paul Volcker, a pragmatic monetarist, to head the Fed even though advisers warned Carter that the new appointee would follow policies that would doom his reelection.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
Public opinion on Parolin is generally respectful, viewing him as a skilled and pragmatic diplomat.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Still, Betsy was pragmatic about every detail—sourcing Campbell fabrics, for example, that were particularly fade-resistant.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
Instead, try being pragmatic and use your past thoughts and actions as a tool for future success.
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—Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
Public opinion on Parolin is generally respectful, viewing him as a skilled and pragmatic diplomat.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Still, Betsy was pragmatic about every detail—sourcing Campbell fabrics, for example, that were particularly fade-resistant.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
Instead, try being pragmatic and use your past thoughts and actions as a tool for future success.
Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
—Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pragmatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
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States warn there could be 'unprecedented chaos' Jeremy Feigenbaum, a lawyer representing the states challenging Trump's policy, stressed the practical problems of not having a national standard for citizenship while the executive order is being litigated.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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Shutting down all gas plants isn’t realistic, at least not yet; even California still depends on gas for one-third of its electricity.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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On Thursday, Hutchinson was asked how realistic a return would’ve been.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The wilderness is not unkind to those who understand it and take sensible precautions.—
Ted Updike,
Outdoor Life,
22 May 2025
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The cars are an entry point for new buyers into the Porsche brand, cheaper than 911s and less powerful, but also just as well-made, and, for many, the most sensible Porsche one can buy brand new.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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As a result, that has been seen as the most logical landing spot all along.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Returning samples of the Martian surface to Earth for study is the logical next step in these efforts.—
Bruce Jakosky,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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