pragmatism
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5.6
- noun
- /ˈpræɡmətɪzəm/
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pragmatismo
- And given the domestic and global situations he has faced, pragmatism has dominated.
- pragmatism and compromise
- pragmatism over ideology
- political pragmatism
Now, you might praise me for not reacting with violence, but my response came from pragmatism, not principle.
- Now, you might praise me for not reacting with violence, but my response came from pragmatism, not principle.
- And they had boundless conviction, but also this very astute level of pragmatism and, and and humility.
- For Collins, the oath was pure pragmatism.
- How do you keep that level of optimism and how do you ground it in pragmatism with your choices?
- It's an object of bland pragmatism to most, while being a place of refuge to others.
- And on the other side, I'm left here with a pragmatism and a compassion and also an ability to cook really well, that's for sure.
Examples
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His approach to solving the conflict was grounded in pragmatism, focusing on practical solutions instead of ideological debates.
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We are too misled by the apparent pragmatism of production and commerce.
Academic text (1996) -
With typical Scottish pragmatism he built his home and farm the hard way.
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How do you keep that level of optimism and how do you ground it in pragmatism with your choices?
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But there is a pragmatism that's very clean here.
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Domestic public policy discourse on the economic front is imbued with a new sense of pragmatism.
Academic text (1999) -
The PRI's victory appeared to be, above all, a triumph of pragmatism and power-broker politics.
Blog text (17) -
The rigidity of the past has been replaced by a sense of pragmatism, minimalism, and reformism.
Academic text (1995) -
I begin with this scene from the classroom because it demonstrates that pragmatism can help us postpone either/or choices.
Academic text (1997) -
Deng is famous for his pragmatism and prudence, as encapsulated by his two famous mottoes.
Academic text (1998)
Synonyms
A focus on practical actions that bring real results rather than ideas
How Practical
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Pragmatism comes from the Greek word pragma, meaning 'action' or 'a thing done', and it connects to everyday words like practice and pragmatic. So, to use pragmatism is to focus on what really works and on practical results when you solve problems.