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as in intelligent
having the ability to reason
human beings are rational creatures
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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
insisted there was a rational explanation for the strange creaking noises and that there were no such things as ghosts
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
betting all of your savings on the lottery is not a rational move
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Recent Examples of rational
While some economists defend it as efficient and rational, many people (along with philosophers and politicians), denounce it as making inequality worse and creating unfair power imbalances between consumers and owners.
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Richard McGahey, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Kim Kardashian, his now ex-wife, is a crucial figure in grounding West at his most untethered and comes across as the most rational figure in the film, or his life.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Any rational fan should expect some growing pains.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Even investors who pride themselves on rational decisions know that fear, excitement or uncertainty can often enter the picture.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
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Richard McGahey, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Kim Kardashian, his now ex-wife, is a crucial figure in grounding West at his most untethered and comes across as the most rational figure in the film, or his life.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Any rational fan should expect some growing pains.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Even investors who pride themselves on rational decisions know that fear, excitement or uncertainty can often enter the picture.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rational
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For organizations that are serious about modernizing their platforms and adopting AI to drive efficiency and growth, intelligent archiving should be a core part of their digital transformation and data readiness strategies.—
Sean Nathaniel,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bob was charismatic, intelligent, intense, always interesting— and one of the finest actors ever.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
16 Sep. 2025
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The acquisition is a logical step for Cambridge AtomWorks, a developer led by nuclear science experts from the University of Cambridge.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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The more logical their early choices seem, the more reasonably Americans might assume the ones that follow are too.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
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Many teams accept strikeouts as a reasonable price to pay to get more home runs.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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These savings can be bundled and used strategically to make expensive car seats much more reasonable purchases.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Admittedly, these toys tried to handle all the combination aspects between Might Gaine and Might Kaiser, but the Amakuni Kizin range eschews this in favor of producing a more coherent figure.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But the need for coherent choices in an environment with clear benefits and dangers on both sides would be hard enough if the White House kept its prudent and traditional silence.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nibert loved the free-thinking spirit of the village and its college.—
Keith BieryGolick,
Cincinnati.com,
28 Aug. 2019
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Credit Gus Malzahn for being proactive and thinking long-term in choosing his starting quarterback.—
Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com,
al,
22 Aug. 2019
Adjective
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The deal is valid for a limited time at participating stores.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Employers that are parties to valid collective bargaining agreements may be exempt from SB 7’s requirements, provided the agreement explicitly waives coverage, includes provisions addressing wages and working conditions, and protects workers from algorithmic management.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This is a risk because Cliff, of course, is already betrothed to the appealingly sensible Brittany.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Making allowances for sensible upgrades to the engine, the suspension, the brakes, and interior amenities can enhance practicality and enjoyment.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Rational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rational. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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