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commonsense

American  
[kah-muhn-sens] / ˌkɑ mənˈsɛns /

adjective

  1. sensible, rational, or reasonable; showing common sense.


Example Sentences

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Joseph is the founder of Commonsense Childbirth, a nonprofit that operates a birth center and clinic in central Florida.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2022

Commonsense note to cheerleaders and young women everywhere: Never hand over your passport while you’re out of the country.

From Washington Times • May 3, 2018

If I’m ever worried about a particular website I will check with Commonsense Media to see what age rating they give it.

From The Guardian • Mar. 2, 2016

The late Dick Mitchell, author of the indispensable book Commonsense Handicapping, wrote that “we’re not looking for good horses, we’re looking for good bets.”

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2015

Commonsense theories left the gap untouched, declaring our mind able to clear it by a self-transcending leap.

From Meaning of Truth by James, William

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