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Recent Examples of pragmatism
The future belongs to those who balance innovation with pragmatism.
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Deepa Shekhar, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Trump shows disdain for ‘nation-builders’ and interventionists The Republican president made the case for a vision centered in pragmatism.
—Zeke Miller, Twin Cities, 13 May 2025
Besides, with Saturn officially entering Aries on May 24, an air of pragmatism and responsibility will soon begin to hover over our love lives, as this encourages us to build a solid foundation for the future.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
Yet even here, Subianto seemingly is open to pragmatism, with reports that the Indonesian government is floating the idea of normalizing ties with Israel in a bid to ease entry into the OECD.
—Gilang Kembara, The Conversation, 7 May 2025
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Deepa Shekhar, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Trump shows disdain for ‘nation-builders’ and interventionists The Republican president made the case for a vision centered in pragmatism.
—Zeke Miller, Twin Cities, 13 May 2025
Besides, with Saturn officially entering Aries on May 24, an air of pragmatism and responsibility will soon begin to hover over our love lives, as this encourages us to build a solid foundation for the future.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
Yet even here, Subianto seemingly is open to pragmatism, with reports that the Indonesian government is floating the idea of normalizing ties with Israel in a bid to ease entry into the OECD.
—Gilang Kembara, The Conversation, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pragmatism
Noun
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Some speculated that the change was made to give the film a newfound sense of realism.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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But in this subtly playful gem propelled by magical realism, those who remain or have returned are the focus.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Noun
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As a result, the Gold Cup still carries lesser importance to its participating nations (and particularly those who can realistically win the honor) than the Euros or Copa America, and is often viewed with as much cynicism as affection.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Hardly anyone would prefer to be made the fool — healthy skepticism can prevent you from clicking on a phishing link in an email or joining a multilevel marketing scheme — but a life of cynicism isn’t preferable either.—
Allie Volpe,
Vox,
7 May 2025
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“Pragmatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pragmatism. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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