How to Use no-nonsense in a Sentence
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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 -
With a strong bond with her son Junior and a no-nonsense approach to life, Bow was the grounding force of the show.
— Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024 -
My last hope was a small pet store run by the no-nonsense Mr. Timmerman.
— Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 July 2024 -
Her no-nonsense mother-in-law Noriko (Judy Ongg) doesn’t help.
— Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 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 -
Sat Hari, who doesn’t use her surname, is fifty-four, with long blond hair and a no-nonsense demeanor.
— Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024 -
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 -
But much of the fun of Conclave comes from the film’s initial appearance as a no-nonsense prestige project.
— Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024 -
All three doctors agree that toilet time should be no-nonsense.
— Amy Norton, SELF, 14 Aug. 2024 -
Instead, this style takes a more no-nonsense approach to decor, just like Grandpa.
— Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2023 -
My purpose, honey, is to dish out real talk and no-nonsense advice with a side of sass.
— Laura Bratton, Quartz, 31 July 2024 -
Kathy Bates is terrific as a no-nonsense fixer who will break your heart.
— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2024 -
The Ordinary is taking its no-nonsense ethos below the neck.
— James Manso, WWD, 5 Aug. 2024 -
Trump is a no-nonsense leader who will put pressure on the clerical rulers.
— Billal Rahman, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 -
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 -
Murray is bold, no-nonsense, and clearly impressed with the handsome young man.
— Erin Douglass, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2024 -
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 -
And the reigning college national champion coach is bringing the quirk and a physical, no-nonsense brand of football a fan of the sport can’t help but love.
— Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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