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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
Taken entirely on its own terms, English Teacher looks like a throwback-y comedy with a pragmatic worldview, unafraid to portray its characters as people with flaws.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, choosing forestry mulching as a first step in land planning can be both pragmatic and principled.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
These little Swedish jewels are a reminder that even the most stoic and pragmatic carmakers can inspire with a brilliant high note of design and imagination.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
So, despite the bellicose rhetoric often emanating from the White House and Capitol Hill, don’t be surprised if the two sides reach a pragmatic deal.
—semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, choosing forestry mulching as a first step in land planning can be both pragmatic and principled.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
These little Swedish jewels are a reminder that even the most stoic and pragmatic carmakers can inspire with a brilliant high note of design and imagination.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
So, despite the bellicose rhetoric often emanating from the White House and Capitol Hill, don’t be surprised if the two sides reach a pragmatic deal.
—semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
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This orbital propellant transfer capability, which SpaceX plans to demonstrate next year, will allow ships to launch with minimal fuel mass and top up in Earth orbit, making long-distance missions far more practical.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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The collection debuts in time with the release of the iPhone 17, creating new ways to protect screens and embrace playful, stylish accessories that are practical and resilient.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The last team in the division with a realistic-ish shot to make the playoffs is Dallas.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Attackers often use voice-phishing calls or realistic fake apps to manipulate Salesforce administrators into installing malicious software.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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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
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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 21 Oct. 2025.
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