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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
Achieving this transition involves developing policies that are both pragmatic and ethically sound, ensuring that the shift to a low-carbon economy goes beyond labor market adjustments.
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Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 10 Oct. 2024
Barnier’s dismissal of an Albania-style deal, while somewhat surprising given his interest in other similar schemes, is likely reflective of a slightly more pragmatic approach than the one Italy has pursued.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Most of the donors, however, adopted a more pragmatic approach to the ex-President.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
The fall/winter collections showcased a mature sense of femininity, punctuated by unfussy, yet pragmatic qualities.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 10 Oct. 2024
Barnier’s dismissal of an Albania-style deal, while somewhat surprising given his interest in other similar schemes, is likely reflective of a slightly more pragmatic approach than the one Italy has pursued.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Most of the donors, however, adopted a more pragmatic approach to the ex-President.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
The fall/winter collections showcased a mature sense of femininity, punctuated by unfussy, yet pragmatic qualities.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
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Here are some practical tips from her to help transform your company culture.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Remember that locating the X, a good hide, and a realistic spread are the true keys to success.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Be realistic, honest and ready to set the record straight if anyone offers false information.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Style it with sheer black tights and knee-high boots for the office, or pair it with a jean jacket and sensible sneakers for a busy weekend of fall activities.Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The decision to bench Richardson is somewhat sensible in the short term.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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And after a quarter century in the National Guard, teaching, and coaching, why shouldn't the next logical step be Congress?Keenan Robbins, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Lots of people know how the beginning of the AI revolution led to replacing the idea of a CPU with a GPU: a more sophisticated and specialized type of logical processor that lent itself to machine learning and related work.John Werner, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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