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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
The Chinese side characterized the talks between the heads of the world’s biggest economies as positive and pragmatic, with Xi expressing confidence that Washington and Beijing could handle issues that arose between their countries.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Beneath the ideological narratives, global conflicts often come down to pragmatic goals such as geography, water rights, mineral rights and supply-chain control.
—Koray Köse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
From a pragmatic standpoint, its most notable feature is its lack of the traditional f-hole opening in the body cavity.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Some suggested a pragmatic approach.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Beneath the ideological narratives, global conflicts often come down to pragmatic goals such as geography, water rights, mineral rights and supply-chain control.
—Koray Köse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
From a pragmatic standpoint, its most notable feature is its lack of the traditional f-hole opening in the body cavity.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Some suggested a pragmatic approach.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
Adjective
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This design appeals to learners who want to prepare for practical everyday interactions rather than pass quizzes.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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But, following Russian aggression and the new reality in Ukraine, Gasanova understood the world had changed and that a more practical approach was needed.—
Finbarr Toesland,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many experts argue that while EV fire risks are serious, turning a battery into a flying hazard is not a realistic path forward.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Those on-demand, realistic substitutes could potentially expedite training for healthcare professions.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 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 28 Sep. 2025.
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