1
as in intelligent
having the ability to reason
human beings are rational creatures
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2
as in logical
according to the rules of logic
insisted there was a rational explanation for the strange creaking noises and that there were no such things as ghosts
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
betting all of your savings on the lottery is not a rational move
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Recent Examples of rational
The paradox arises from a seemingly innocent line of rational thinking that leads to an incorrect conclusion.
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Estate planning allows people to make rational decisions about their assets, free from the iron grip of bloodline expectations.
—Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Some people may be disappointed by the rational explanation for this spiral light in the night sky.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Financial behaviors like spending and saving are not solely based on rational decisions.
—Brian Lasher, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
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Estate planning allows people to make rational decisions about their assets, free from the iron grip of bloodline expectations.
—Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Some people may be disappointed by the rational explanation for this spiral light in the night sky.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Financial behaviors like spending and saving are not solely based on rational decisions.
—Brian Lasher, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rational
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Talos, Pandora and other artificially intelligent entities had already set the stage for humans to explore this idea.—
Sofia Giannuzzi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Yes, Love Hotel might be Bravo’s most emotionally intelligent experiment yet.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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That makes for a logical disconnect, and palpable hypocrisy.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The logical conclusion is for the US to convert its gold holdings into bitcoin.—
Korok Ray,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Multi: Multi-ground (MG) cleats are designed to achieve reasonable levels of traction, grip and control on as many types of ground as possible.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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But looking at the right benchmarks shows that post-neoliberal economic policy—evident to a large degree in the actions of the Biden administration—righted the ship and kept the country afloat and sailing at a reasonable clip.—
Jennifer M. Harris,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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And unlike misspellings or other mistakes, large swaths of coherent text don’t give the reader clues that the transcriptions could be inaccurate, potentially leading users to use them in high-stakes scenarios without ever finding their failures.—
Asmelash Teka Hadgu,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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Right now, though, a coherent A.I. policy seems well-nigh inconceivable.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Nibert loved the free-thinking spirit of the village and its college.—
Keith BieryGolick,
Cincinnati.com,
28 Aug. 2019
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Credit Gus Malzahn for being proactive and thinking long-term in choosing his starting quarterback.—
Creg Stephenson | [email protected],
al,
22 Aug. 2019
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On Monday at 8:22 p.m. a beach hazards statement was released by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid for Tuesday between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2025
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White Castle: 15% off your order with coupon, valid April 15.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Spectators got wind of the sensible footwear concealed by the Fiesta finery and began demanding to see the shoes.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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Contrast this look with that of Timothée Chalamet, who took in the festival in a sensible ensemble of loose clothing, a backpack, hat and sunglasses.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Rational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rational. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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