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Recent Examples of rationality
This is an unusual position for an exponent of the public sphere and communicative rationality to take.
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
This is where balance and ratios come in again, bringing rationality into the world.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 27 Jan. 2026
The world is full of bad actors—cheats, liars, tyrants, sickos—who are, ultimately, mere human beings; at least, this was how rationality would have it.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
The Democrats have a rare opportunity to fill the void of economic rationality left by the traditionally pro-business GOP by moving toward the political center and working with the business community.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
This is where balance and ratios come in again, bringing rationality into the world.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 27 Jan. 2026
The world is full of bad actors—cheats, liars, tyrants, sickos—who are, ultimately, mere human beings; at least, this was how rationality would have it.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
The Democrats have a rare opportunity to fill the void of economic rationality left by the traditionally pro-business GOP by moving toward the political center and working with the business community.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rationality
Noun
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Throughout the process, Orsolya makes a great show of her reasonableness and decency.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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This focuses the debate not on the pros and cons of string theory but on the reasonableness of the assumptions.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A little bit of that football mindset in the sense of you just got to go 1-0 that day.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On its own, that fact might drive those who loved Nelson to the edge of sanity.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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Enter the 2026 Chevrolet Trax, a compact crossover that bends the needle toward sanity and affordability.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tax season, savings strategies, and investment planning are all pulling at your attention, and your analytical mind is more than capable of working through the complexity.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Trust in the power of the mind.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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New romance is a reason to celebrate!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The future of legal sports betting States that have not yet legalized sports betting may still see similar trends in financial insecurity for reasons beyond spillover effects.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Rationality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rationality. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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