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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
When the series begins, José Arcadio, a man prone to forming obsessions, has just married his cousin, the pragmatic Úrsula Iguarán (Susana Morales).
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Experts and residents of Idlib describe their governance as pragmatic and influenced by both internal and external pressure, with efforts to distance themselves from a jihadist past and gain international acceptance.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Under Frank, Riemer believes Brentford evolved from a dominant, possession-heavy Championship team to a more pragmatic one in the Premier League before becoming a more expansive outfit again following Toney’s sale to Al Ahli in the summer.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
In the end, Sam’s accomplishments are straightforward and pragmatic.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Experts and residents of Idlib describe their governance as pragmatic and influenced by both internal and external pressure, with efforts to distance themselves from a jihadist past and gain international acceptance.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Under Frank, Riemer believes Brentford evolved from a dominant, possession-heavy Championship team to a more pragmatic one in the Premier League before becoming a more expansive outfit again following Toney’s sale to Al Ahli in the summer.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
In the end, Sam’s accomplishments are straightforward and pragmatic.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
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Take this time to prepare for future energy needs with practical savings.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The overall picture is that the physiology is real, but the practical effects seem to be too small to measure.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Eggers and his go-to production designer Craig Lathrop also put a unique emphasis on building realistic worlds—their production design strives extra hard to close gaps between Eggers’s olden aesthetic and the modern audience’s perception.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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With Isak performing like this, a first trophy since 1969 and European qualification become realistic targets once again.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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All things considered, the Suzuki DR-Z 4S presents as a sensible, durable, and versatile option in the dual-sport market, appealing to anyone seeking a bike that can be used for both daily commuting and off-road travel, maybe at the same time.New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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Tsao said not much about Trump’s plan strikes him as being sensible.Glenn Minnis | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
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That would seem logical, but hardly efficient and realistic.Erik Sherman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The logical conclusion, then, is that this character once presented as a man – a Black Belt – and now presents as a woman.Oliver Brandt, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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