Synonyms for pragmatic
prag·mat·ic

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1. pragmaticadjective

   Antonyms:
   idealistic

2. pragmaticadjective

   Practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory

   The sturdy furniture in the student lounge was pragmatic, but unattractive.

   Synonyms:
   realistic, down-to-earth, functional, practical, utilitarian

   Antonyms:
   idealistic

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1. pragmatic sanction, pragmaticadjective

   an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land

   Synonyms:
   pragmatic sanction

   Antonyms:
   unrealistic, impractical

2. matter-of-fact, pragmatic, pragmaticaladjective

   concerned with practical matters

   "a matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem"; "a matter-of-fact account of the trip"

   Synonyms:
   hard-nosed, pragmatical, hardheaded, prosaic, matter-of-fact, practical

   Antonyms:
   unrealistic, impractical

3. pragmatic, pragmaticaladjective

   of or concerning the theory of pragmatism

   Synonyms:
   hard-nosed, pragmatical, hardheaded, matter-of-fact, practical

   Antonyms:
   impractical, unrealistic

4. hardheaded, hard-nosed, practical, pragmaticadjective

   guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

   "a hardheaded appraisal of our position"; "a hard-nosed labor leader"; "completely practical in his approach to business"; "not ideology but pragmatic politics"

   Synonyms:
   practical(a), pragmatical, hardheaded, matter-of-fact, mulish, hard-nosed, virtual(a), practical

   Antonyms:
   unrealistic, impractical

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1. List of paraphrases for "pragmatic":

   practical, action-oriented, realistic, pragmatist, businesslike, down-to-earth, practice-oriented, pragmatism, results-oriented

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1. Theodore Johnson:

   Older black voters tend to be more pragmatic, wanting to protect gains that have been realized to date, younger voters tend to be more ideological and open to disruption and are less risk-averse.

2. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov:

   Regarding a ceasefire, we have pragmatic ideas and we talked with the Americans who head the Syria support group and we look forward to discussing these ideas at the meeting on February 11.

3. Jose Valls:

   I know dealers are skeptical ... but I'm trying to be very pragmatic and I need them as they need me, we're in the same boat.

4. Daniel Garza:

   At the end of the day, Democrats don’t get to define what immigration reform is, and neither do Republicans, there has to be a very pragmatic approach to immigration reform with both sides.

5. Congressman Higgins:

   A principled stand, however, often requires a pragmatic outlook in order to meet with success. I look forward to new beginnings in the 116th Congress, where with leadership's help, I will continue to advocate for these changes so that this body can better fulfill its constitutional roles.