PRAGMATISM Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

pragmatism

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as in realism

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Recent Examples of pragmatism Nationally, the left often concedes first in the name of pragmatism, while more conservative factions hold firm and extract concessions. —

Darius Khalil Gordon, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026 China’s reputation for technocratic pragmatism underpinned the country’s economic success. —

Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026 Now that the war is here, the space for pragmatism has receded. —

Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026 Riboua argued that the Guards’ ideology can be mainly characterized by a pragmatism with hardliner characteristics. —

Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pragmatism

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The point of cinematic realism is the inner life, and the miracle of movies is their power to portray subjectivity, though few filmmakers manage to attain that power—even despite their best efforts.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Miller structured the play differently, snapping back between realism and symbolism, as manifest in Jo Mielziner’s famous original set.

— Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026