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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
Her analytical skills and pragmatic nature align her with the zodiac sign Virgo.
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 17 May 2025
Discussing the future with junior employees might be counterintuitive, but Gen Z has been proven to be pragmatic.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Lengthy deliberations, like those in the 13th century, signaled factional chaos, while rapid outcomes typically suggest a unified or pragmatic voting bloc.
—Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Governance, therefore, needs a pragmatic approach tailored to organizational size, maturity and industry.
—Omar Turner, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 17 May 2025
Discussing the future with junior employees might be counterintuitive, but Gen Z has been proven to be pragmatic.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Lengthy deliberations, like those in the 13th century, signaled factional chaos, while rapid outcomes typically suggest a unified or pragmatic voting bloc.
—Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Governance, therefore, needs a pragmatic approach tailored to organizational size, maturity and industry.
—Omar Turner, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pragmatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
Adjective
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These categories aren’t timeless ontological judgments—they’re practical tools that help the government fulfill its duties.—
Paisley Currah,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
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Many product designs never even make it to market, due to concepts that might be more theoretical than practical, elements that don’t add to performance, or don’t promote good sound and feel.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Shutting down all gas plants isn’t realistic, at least not yet; even California still depends on gas for one-third of its electricity.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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On Thursday, Hutchinson was asked how realistic a return would’ve been.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The cars are an entry point for new buyers into the Porsche brand, cheaper than 911s and less powerful, but also just as well-made, and, for many, the most sensible Porsche one can buy brand new.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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The wilderness is not unkind to those who understand it and take sensible precautions.—
Ted Updike,
Outdoor Life,
22 May 2025
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Even with Bailey singing her lovestruck heart out, Rob Marshall's redo doesn't make the same refreshing splash as the 1989 animated classic but gets points for trying with a more logical narrative.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Therefore, the logical starting point might be to first to prop this thing at least back up to respectability.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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