How to Use no-nonsense in a Sentence

no-nonsense

adjective

• There was just more of a no-nonsense vibe of things then.
  — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2023
• The former is a no-nonsense pink-haired punk who turns out to be the mom friend of the group.
  — Rachelle Hampton, Washington Post, 9 June 2023
• The bag of the season was a no-nonsense cross-body with metal clasps.
  — Colleen Barry, Quartz, 22 Feb. 2024
• End of carousel Tyler exudes a sense of the no-nonsense survivor.
  — Michael Cavna, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
• Hayes does have a no-nonsense coaching style, that is true.
  — Rory Smith, New York Times, 17 Nov. 2023
• To me, this way of moving gives them a stoic, no-nonsense look.
  — Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 24 July 2023
• Like Elsesser, Ross was straight to the point with no-nonsense advice.
  — Freya Drohan, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
• Stracke, blonde with a peppy, Southern accent, is on the kooky side but maybe the most no-nonsense of the Housewives.
  — Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
• The no-nonsense bodyguard was prone to throwing a chair or two himself.
  — Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2023
• In keeping with the theme, the cabin of the Carrera T is largely a no-nonsense affair.
  — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2023
• That’s thanks in no small part to the savvy instincts of Robinson and her no-nonsense husband, Joe, co-founder of Sugar Hill.
  — Keith Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2023
• Instead, this style takes a more no-nonsense approach to decor, just like Grandpa.
  — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2023
• For a no-nonsense, mid-priced opener that does the job without lots of moving parts or bells and whistles, this is the best corkscrew wine opener.
  — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
• Alana quickly became known for her sassy one-liners and her no-nonsense approach to the world of beauty pageants.
  — Emma Kershaw, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023
• This no-nonsense, non-polemic view extends to natural wines as well.
  — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2023
• Fury will play Johnny – a no-nonsense henchman to Maggie.
  — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2024
• Weber stepped inside from the backyard, his no-nonsense footsteps echoing on the tile.
  — Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
• Almost as timeless as Mr. Popera’s no-nonsense leadership style and $2 buy-ins were the coach’s outfits.
  — Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2023
• If that last part sounds like the confident, no-nonsense Yashere speaking, well, that’s a compliment.
  — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 21 July 2023
• His voice, much like the man himself, exudes both warmth and a no-nonsense, taking-care-of-business attitude.
  — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2023
• There’s a hardcore no-nonsense attitude at work here, even with the addition of a third guitarist, Dead Heat’s Justin Ton.
  — Andy O'Connor, SPIN, 25 May 2023
• His physical, no-nonsense style will attract a lot of coaching staffs. 82.
  — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2023
• Our verdict: This is a productive, no-nonsense pressure washer complete with a pull rod choke and a big red on/off switch.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 21 Feb. 2023
• They are all watched over by the firm’s no-nonsense boss Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres).
  — Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2023
• On the 29th give someone a reality check with your no-nonsense approach.
  — Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
• The judge is a no-nonsense jurist who presided over the conviction of Mr. Trump’s family business in a tax fraud trial.
  — Ben Protess, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2024
• Braugher earned four Emmy nominations for his role as Holt, the no-nonsense, Black, and gay precinct leader.
  — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 13 Dec. 2023
• The no-nonsense Chicago wit and wisdom of the owner, Al Kay, was another big attraction.
  — Lawrence Specker | [e-mail], al, 5 July 2023
• This is a no-nonsense packable jacket at an unbeatable price.
  — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2023
• My boss was a stout, no-nonsense woman named Wanda, and my duties were the very definition of scutwork.
  — Rebecca Knight, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2023

Last Updated: 27 Jun 2024