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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
This insight points toward a future that is both more promising and more pragmatic than many current visions.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The importance of also addressing economic growth, energy security, and energy access underscores the need to pursue a more pragmatic path.
—Daniel Yergin, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Balanced foreign policy views Baumgartner, in his interview, discussed foreign policy in an experienced, competent, realistic, and pragmatic manner.
—Brad Pearce, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
Already detectable here is the same mix of utopian politics and pragmatic can-do that would shape the emerging ethos of 2 Tone.
—Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The importance of also addressing economic growth, energy security, and energy access underscores the need to pursue a more pragmatic path.
—Daniel Yergin, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Balanced foreign policy views Baumgartner, in his interview, discussed foreign policy in an experienced, competent, realistic, and pragmatic manner.
—Brad Pearce, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
Already detectable here is the same mix of utopian politics and pragmatic can-do that would shape the emerging ethos of 2 Tone.
—Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
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Meanwhile, the emphasis on centralized hydrogen hubs is giving way to onsite and distributed hydrogen production, a more practical approach for businesses looking to decarbonize without relying on extensive infrastructure.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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View Comments Michael Boone, Nvidia’s manager for trustworthy AI product, said the company is committed to building AI products not just for corporate customers, but to also foster practical applications for the technology.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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The two decided to use handheld cameras, an unusual technique in Mexico at the time, to make the film feel viscerally realistic.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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And it’s been wonderful to have such a realistic set.—
Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Simplifying these requirements may seem like sensible policy in fire-prone California, but opponents of SB 610 say the plan to abolish the ranking system unnecessarily seizes control from local governments and promotes more housing construction in high-risk areas.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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His character was one of the more sensible and sympathetic employees at the paper company, which was almost exclusively populated by unpleasant oddballs.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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There is no length societies will not go to, no absurd logical leap people won’t take to recast our simple, human act of survival as something dirty and shameful.—
Amanda Nguyen,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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As Lucas puts together his staff, Moran is a logical choice.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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