variants
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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Adjective
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Each episode celebrates Black culture and sisterhood while serving up laughs, heartfelt moments, and practical travel gems.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Mar. 2025 -
For you, a practical coach might be the best solution.—
Adam Coffey,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But those who have followed this Leicester side all season will know the prospect of this particular team going on an incredible run in the final stretch of the season, combined with Wolverhampton Wanderers losing all of their fixtures, just isn’t realistic.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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That's not realistic at all as while WWE typically delivers a high-caliber spectacle, even the most prestigious event is due to occasional missteps.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Wear sensible shoes to explore Kathleen Ferguson’s urban flower farm built on a slope.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Your idea about cremation so your ashes can be divided between the two gravesites seems sensible to me.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This cannot be explained only by logical arguments or dry legal language.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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To the objective eye, the return of David Moyes as Everton manager was not a logical move.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Pragmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatic. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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