PRAGMATISM Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

pragmatism

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as in realism

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Recent Examples of pragmatism And the passion on the right has led to a kind of pragmatism on the left. — Kevin Townsend, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026 At the heart of the scheme is American pragmatism, which older schools of German thought had considered unserious. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 This is where strategic pragmatism meets historic opportunity. — Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026 That pragmatism mirrors what other research has found about the generation. — Jake Angelo, Fortune, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pragmatism

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The country’s tragic 21st-century travails provide much of the fodder for the couple’s drama in director Cyril Aris’ moving film, including whether to stay or emigrate, with touches of magical realism and whimsy providing levity.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 6 July 2026
There are probably easier ways to mount a crime thriller steeped in gritty realism than centering it on a villain made of gas.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

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Holden’s moral rigor is refreshing in a cultural moment marked by an unsettling mix of cynicism and heedlessness.

— Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Once again, Adam Elliot balances deep cynicism with wonderment in the challenging and funny film, with a great many unexpected twists.

— Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

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