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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
Ali Larijani, a pragmatic senior official believed to have been the de facto leader of Iran after Ali Khamenei’s death—and a figure instrumental in advancing the JCPOA deal with the United States back in 2015—was killed on March 17.
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Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Administration officials have similarly framed her as a pragmatic counterpart willing to engage on energy, migration and security issues — a sharp contrast with the more confrontational posture associated with Maduro’s rule.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
And the disputes about these nitty-gritty details are philosophical as much as pragmatic.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Many are pragmatic, serious, non-populists.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
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Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Administration officials have similarly framed her as a pragmatic counterpart willing to engage on energy, migration and security issues — a sharp contrast with the more confrontational posture associated with Maduro’s rule.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
And the disputes about these nitty-gritty details are philosophical as much as pragmatic.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Many are pragmatic, serious, non-populists.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
Adjective
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Your big vision is about to meet a practical checkpoint.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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His practical advice fares better than both his theories and his pallid attempts at profundity.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Pelle Larsson added 20 points and a career-high 10 rebounds for Miami (40-36), which kept some realistic hope of getting out of the play-in tournament range — or at least getting into one of the top two spots and therefore assuring itself two chances of making the playoffs — alive with the win.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Beneficiaries auto‑renewed without reviewing plan changes Many people were automatically re‑enrolled in plans that later cut benefits or raised costs, leaving March 31 as their last realistic chance to mitigate financial damage for 2026.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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