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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
Small wonder the fantasy of rising above all of that through marrying Ivan — a unicorn customer who’s young, handsome, wealthy, gregarious, and spontaneous — would beckon to the otherwise pragmatic Ani.
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Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Though more pragmatic, this level of plush detailing is mirrored by the driver’s cabin, which also comes with perforated, leather-upholstered seats and a bed discreetly located above with ample privacy curtains.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
All Houston required to bridge that $121.1 million payroll gap was seven games, a couple of garbage cans and a pragmatic indifference toward bending the rules.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Achieving this transition involves developing policies that are both pragmatic and ethically sound, ensuring that the shift to a low-carbon economy goes beyond labor market adjustments.
—Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 10 Oct. 2024
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Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Though more pragmatic, this level of plush detailing is mirrored by the driver’s cabin, which also comes with perforated, leather-upholstered seats and a bed discreetly located above with ample privacy curtains.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
All Houston required to bridge that $121.1 million payroll gap was seven games, a couple of garbage cans and a pragmatic indifference toward bending the rules.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Achieving this transition involves developing policies that are both pragmatic and ethically sound, ensuring that the shift to a low-carbon economy goes beyond labor market adjustments.
—Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatic
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God is with us through our best of friends because friendship is holiness at its practical best.Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Build With Open APIs One practical way to minimize platform dependence is to follow an API-first approach.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Remember that locating the X, a good hide, and a realistic spread are the true keys to success.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Be realistic, honest and ready to set the record straight if anyone offers false information.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Practice finding balance Remember to also stick with habits that protect your mental health, such as maintaining a sensible sleep schedule and exercise routine.Jenny Taitz, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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After standing up to the most leftwing legislators in Sacramento in September with vetoes of multiple progressive bills, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) has followed up with another move seen as sensible by those who typically dislike the laws promulgated by the California Legislature.Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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These agents, unlike chatbots or copilots, can use logical reasoning and higher-level decision-making to carry out tasks, and are considered the next step in AI development.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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In so many ways, Erivo seems built to take on a song like this, not just in terms of hitting the notes but showing the way the song takes the character’s arc to the next logical step.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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