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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
Since Deng began to open China’s economy in the late 1970s, Chinese leaders have striven to offer the country pragmatic, pro-market policies and to afford local politicians the flexibility to address their areas’ specific challenges.
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Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Next Steps If consumers are becoming more pragmatic, how can retailers adapt to match these new needs and desires?
—Thai Son Nguyen, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Trump might side with Musk each time — but he’s always been more pragmatic about spending policy than the cut-happy Musk seems, and there are ripe opportunities for conflict.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 2 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, the West must be more pragmatic in its foreign policy by focusing more on advancing our strategic interests and focusing less on political theatre to attract and retain specific blocs of voters.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Next Steps If consumers are becoming more pragmatic, how can retailers adapt to match these new needs and desires?
—Thai Son Nguyen, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Trump might side with Musk each time — but he’s always been more pragmatic about spending policy than the cut-happy Musk seems, and there are ripe opportunities for conflict.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 2 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, the West must be more pragmatic in its foreign policy by focusing more on advancing our strategic interests and focusing less on political theatre to attract and retain specific blocs of voters.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pragmatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
Adjective
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While a necessary starting point, working with dogs wasn’t a great long-term solution due to practical and moral concerns.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Jan. 2025
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Beyond the legal obligations, the closure of College Walk has practical consequences that cannot be ignored.—
Victor Edwards,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The court ruled then for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, ending any realistic prospect Trump could be tried before the November election.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Howells has no realistic chance of success at trial, the judge ruled.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The outcome of this legislative effort augurs poorly for sensible solutions to the $3.2 billion budget deficit Pritzker and lawmakers face later this year.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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Although people generally agree in valuing some body parts more than others, some sensible differences may arise.—
Daniel Sznycer,
The Conversation,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Adding commuters to our less-congested waterways is a logical step.—
Terri Carta,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2025
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Khabib Nurmagomedov does nothing visibly wrong, and is therefore asked to leave the plane for no logical reason.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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