reasonable

adjective

ˈrēz-nə-bəl How to pronounce reasonable (audio)
Definition of reasonablenext
1
as in logical
according to the rules of logic his answer is perfectly reasonable

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2
as in reasoned
based on sound reasoning or information those playing rules sound reasonable to me

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3
as in cheap
costing little desperately trying to find reasonable hotel rates for the holiday weekend

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4
as in rational
having the ability to reason some people once believed that women were not by nature reasonable beings, but generations of female scholars have proved those people wrong

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Recent Examples of reasonable Under real pressure, the reasonable response is to protect the current quarter, and the items easiest to cut are often the ones whose absence produces no visible break. — Kerry Huang, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 My generation learned the hard way what happens when government waits too long to establish reasonable rules on new, transformative technology. — Matt Post, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026 Or the suburbanites who drive to the city for work when transit isn’t a reasonable option? — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 In terms of knowable things, Affleck’s Artist Equity is also taking a swing at realining the economics of the industry to met the realities of changing tech and viewing habits, and keep people employed with reasonable return. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reasonable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonable
  1. logical
  2. reasoned
  3. cheap
  4. rational
  5. valid
  6. good
  7. affordable
  8. intelligent
Adjective
  • Now five decades in the business, the company framed the launch as the next logical step for a brand with products that are built to last and to be passed on between friends, families, and now shoppers.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Eight of the trophies the club won under Mansour came during the years under investigation, so handing them over to the teams that finished behind City while following the rules seems like a logical solution.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • In layman’s terms, critical thinking is the ability to think independently by questioning claims, weighing evidence, and making reasoned judgments.
    — Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of reasoned
Adjective
  • The question should be how technology can make returning it cheap enough that the government no longer has an excuse.
    — Mark Lewyn, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The company on Tuesday introduced an upgrade to its cheaper, mid-tier GPT-6 Sol model.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • Humans, in contrast, have souls that are additionally capable of rational thought.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Investing more heavily in technology, shifting resources to a newer product line or exiting an activity with poor long-term economics are rational decisions.
    — Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • Indeed, there can be valid reasons for high-net-worth individuals and families to do a Section 351 exchange, said Joshua Norman, principal in the Bardstown, Kentucky, office of Cerity Partners.
    — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • To win the presidency in the first round, a candidate must receive more than half of the valid votes cast, excluding blank and null ballots.
    — Katie Angell Britannica Editors Oct. 2, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of valid
Adjective
  • As ever, the lineup is a mix of new features from Asia’s best auteurs, a sprinkling of Hollywood movies and projects from up-and-coming filmmakers.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
  • It’s been a mixed bag of depressing and good; in the latter category is that my skin has never been better.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • Europe’s automakers need to move faster, build more affordable EVs, develop better batteries and learn from the market that is forcing the industry to change.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Elon Musk’s automaker is under pressure due to surging competition from Chinese EV makers, such as BYD and Xiaomi, which sell more affordable and innovative EVs.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of affordable
Adjective
  • Legitimate concerns about abuse can be mitigated through intelligent regulation, not by eliminating a long-standing policing tool.
    — Rafael A. Mangual, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
  • View gallery - 3 images There was a time when intelligent rings were what your level-three wizard wore in a Dungeons and Dragons campaign.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Reasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonable. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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