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as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
I'm serious when I say that no one should be walking in that neighborhood at night
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as in important
having a matter of importance as its topic
a very serious film that dealt with the aftermath of the Gulf War
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as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a serious accident
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a serious injury
serious questions
a serious concern
a substantial concern
a significant concern
a considerable concern
a major concern
an important concern
serious doubts
a serious effort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serious
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Their presence is solemn and, at the same time, festive, an echo of past times that rings with each step.Arath Zumaya Muñoz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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But the parents recognize their son has had a more solemn tangible legacy too — by helping strangers with his organ donations.Brian Brant, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Why is shopping at local, independent bookstores important?American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.Griselda Flores, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment regarding some advocates’ concerns that a second Trump term would be dangerous for transgender Americans.Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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This phishing technique is particularly dangerous because of its strategic design: • No Malicious Links or Attachments: Many phishing attempts are detected by email filters looking for suspicious links or attachments.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hurricane Oscar made landfall in far eastern Cuba around the same time as the blackout, throwing a one-two punch that has sapped precious resources in a country suffering from severe shortages of food, fuel and medicine.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Bill undergoes a moral crisis when his path crosses with a wretched head nun (Emily Watson) at a convent that’s part of the notorious Magdalene Laundries — a place of severe abuse of women.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The menu plays a big role in that, with options to get a wild boar chorizo slider or one with roasted buffalo tongue.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
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In previous years, these were the biggest challenges our boxwoods faced.Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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Who knew this fun at-home manicure trend could be so hazardous?Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2024
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The training scenarios in the VR world are used to train on situations that are too hazardous and difficult to train on in the real world.John Clemons, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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However, there has been a growing trend of combining earnest and heartfelt storytelling with an educational bent.Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But this overly sentimental, unduly earnest journey based on Richard McGuire's graphic novel is more gimmick than substance, one overflowing with moments and characters that proves ultimately unfulfilling.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Most of the national focus and major fundraising have flowed to the governor’s race.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2024
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In the last full week of the 2024 campaign, Trump is zeroing in on major swing states, holding rallies and laying out his pitch to voters in North Carolina, Wisconsin and Nevada later in the week.Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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