variants also pragmatical

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Recent Examples of pragmatic Prioritizing ideological defiance over pragmatic cooperation with federal authorities could inadvertently endanger the very communities these leaders are sworn to protect. Christopher Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025 Such a recalibration could exacerbate tensions with Washington, as well as between European capitals, even if the Trump administration takes a more pragmatic approach to U.S. alliances than many fear. Robin Niblett, Foreign Affairs, 8 Jan. 2025 With a few pragmatic exceptions, fact checkers go over everything published by the magazine, editing for balance, fairness, and context. Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025 The harsh reality is that in opting for a colder, more pragmatic approach, the means have to justify the end. Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for pragmatic 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
Adjective
  • China has achieved a major milestone in the quest for practical commercial fusion power.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The sleek style is a practical swap for jeans that instantly dress up your outfit.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Beal would also have to waive his no-trade clause; presumably the teams involved would ascertain whether this was a realistic possibility before marching headlong into a deal.
    John Hollinger, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Following the previous tip, start the meeting by reminding everyone about the agenda and expectations—with the latter establishing the realistic aim of achieving a specific outcome.
    Dr. Eric George, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Another sensible name is Seahawks defensive backs coach/passing game coordinator Karl Scott, who’s been with the Seahawks since 2022.
    Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The angle here will be for those who wish to adroitly adopt a frugal perspective and carry that predilection into their daily endeavors in a sensible fashion.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In the absence of that, there may be a need for an arbiter, with Igbokwe and Berwick’s boss, Langley, as the logical choice.
    Peter White, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The policy becomes logical when considering the incubation periods of STDs and how those timelines differ between illnesses.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025

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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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