PRAGMATISM Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

pragmatism

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Definition of pragmatism

as in realism

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Recent Examples of pragmatism Tehran continues to adhere to the core features of its revolutionary ideology, including its anti-American and anti-Israeli foreign policy, but can also act with pragmatism when circumstances demand it. — Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026 His collection was less the product of some grand strategy than an extraordinarily long social life, a curious eye, and a healthy dose of pragmatism. — Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Wednesday will be left to juggle expectations and pragmatism. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The fresh wind of pragmatism animating the Bancarella Prize—a book fair that exposed and celebrated the consumerist dimension of the book as object—pushed the boundaries of the publishing industry beyond the niches of its traditional readership. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pragmatism

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But Candle House has also come up with stories squarely in the realm of realism — which also, by the way, follows in the footsteps of Rod Serling.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
The realism of football on Madden is far superior to anything seen a few decades ago, such as the version for Nintendo 64.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

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The punch-worthy parody of Altman’s characterization ramps up once he’s motivated to push back against — or trample over — the safety guardrails that Ilya prizes above all else, but so does the depth of his world-breaking cynicism.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
Sigurd’s departure only deepens this cynicism, which Livia clings to for 27 years — until the pair reconnect on the phone for a truly excruciating conversation.

— Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

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