RATIONALITY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

rationality

noun

Definition of rationality

as in reasonableness

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Recent Examples of rationality Brabus The Brabus Urban E Fragment Edition isn't trying to win a rationality contest. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 In short, our research shows, magic thrives where individual rationality and spirituality meet. — Ruiqian Li, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026 To take the intentional stance toward a system is to accord it a degree of autonomy and rationality—to say that its design is working. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026 But nuance, rationality, perspective, and experience are not valuable commodities in college football, however, considering social media dunks are far more exciting and attention grabbing. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rationality

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rationality

Noun

The same absence of sensationalism and veneer of reasonableness applies to the world inside Osama’s home.

— Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
The instruction asks jurors to consider the reasonableness of their own opinions and others’ and to continue deliberating toward a verdict.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of reasonableness

Noun

Art—in the broadest sense—has been enlisted to this aim in the region at least once before, namely in the construction of hundreds of new churches during the spiritual low point of the immediate postwar period.

— Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
But cancer, a spinal issue, and three surgeries in three years changed my body and my sense of balance.

— Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of sense

Noun

But as she is forced to participate in a tournament of high-stakes games, the experience takes a sinister turn, pushing her to compromise her identity and instincts while questioning both her sanity and her safety.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
No matter how delusional and disconnected from sanity that worldview might be.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of sanity

Noun

To that end, here are seven points to keep in mind in order to strength train properly, no matter your age or fitness level.

— Laura Solla, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
That disconnect may help explain why affordability remains one of the most important issues on voters' minds this election season.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of mind

Noun

Officials, for example, have not explained whether Young’s administrative leave was related to allegations against him personally, his supervisory responsibilities or another reason.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
The Catalan capital has been a popular destination for decades, and with good reason.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026