as in reasonableness
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Recent Examples of rationality
And a law like that can't stand on their rationality.
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
At the heart of the row over Emma Raducanu’s decision to blow off her Wimbledon mixed doubles date with Andy Murray is an irresistible three-way tug-of-war between emotion, rationality and karma that could only unfold in tennis.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 7 July 2024
The results were not an indictment of Democratic policies, but an indictment of Americans’ character — Americans who ignored rationality and chose their pocketbooks over morality and ethics.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
The conversation demonstrated Purdy’s rationality — but also his competitive fire.
—Torrey Hart, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
At the heart of the row over Emma Raducanu’s decision to blow off her Wimbledon mixed doubles date with Andy Murray is an irresistible three-way tug-of-war between emotion, rationality and karma that could only unfold in tennis.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 7 July 2024
The results were not an indictment of Democratic policies, but an indictment of Americans’ character — Americans who ignored rationality and chose their pocketbooks over morality and ethics.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
The conversation demonstrated Purdy’s rationality — but also his competitive fire.
—Torrey Hart, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rationality
Noun
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Homegrown slugger Pete Alonso has continually made the most sense for New York, but his free agency has dragged on for months.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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For the driver who sees their vehicle as simple transportation, whose priorities lie with reducing greenhouse emissions, or simply who doesn’t care about what powers their car all that much, a plug-in hybrid can make a ton of sense.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This break was good for my sanity as well as my hair.—
Kat Merck,
WIRED,
17 Jan. 2025
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Making delicious meals at home shouldn’t come at the expense of your sanity.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Tech might not be the first thing that comes to mind when one pictures Phoenix.—
Kate Rooney,Andrew Evers,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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The foodie who appreciates the look of food as much as the taste and those who appreciate the incredible organization and contrasts in the kitchen are the two that come to mind.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The reason people have a hard time is there's really nothing against the night sky to give you perspective.—
Mollie Markowitz,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The reason: In many parts of North Carolina, there is only one poultry company that contracts with farmers.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Rationality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rationality. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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