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also pragmatical
as in practical
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a pragmatic man, not given to grand, visionary schemes
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Recent Examples of pragmatic
Those were frugal, pragmatic solutions; every stone that could be reused was another one that didn’t have to be quarried, cut, hauled, and placed.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025
In her dissent, Sotomayor argued the majority’s reasoning fails to protect important rights particularly given the pragmatic hurdles and often high costs involved in pursuing class actions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
These restrictions prevent pragmatic interim solutions to bring people in off the streets fast and cost effectively.
—Catherine Blakespear, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
If the Islamic Republic could be replaced with something more pragmatic and less ideologically driven than Khomeini’s revolutionary doctrine, few in the Arab Gulf would mourn.
—H.a. Hellyer, Time, 30 June 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025
In her dissent, Sotomayor argued the majority’s reasoning fails to protect important rights particularly given the pragmatic hurdles and often high costs involved in pursuing class actions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
These restrictions prevent pragmatic interim solutions to bring people in off the streets fast and cost effectively.
—Catherine Blakespear, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
If the Islamic Republic could be replaced with something more pragmatic and less ideologically driven than Khomeini’s revolutionary doctrine, few in the Arab Gulf would mourn.
—H.a. Hellyer, Time, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
Adjective
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The Quince Leather Jewelry Box checks all the boxes of the perfect jewelry organizer: spacious, practical, and stylish.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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To bridge this growing gap, companies are turning to Artificial Intelligence, not as a buzzword, but as a practical solution.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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In previous sales, however, the following (realistic) trade-ins have fetched the best pricing.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Most athletes aspire to play right away, and that isn’t always realistic.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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But thanks to sensible regulations and a strong potential upside, its industry is starting to light up, and Forbes has created a guide to navigating the cannabis laws across the EU and the United Kingdom.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Taking Shoaib Bashir out of the firing line seems sensible, too.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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As a member of the Don Callis Family, winning the TNT Title is a logical next step.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Goldman: The Winnipeg Jets and Wild are logical picks here, although neither team really improved this summer.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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