as in professional
having or showing qualities that are considered good in business
His businesslike approach to the dispute was very helpful. a businesslike manner
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Recent Examples of businesslike
The Trump years did not see any improvement in the tense, if businesslike, German-Russian relationship, much less a German turn against the United States.
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Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 22 Feb. 2022
Michaels’s businesslike calm was a counterbalance to the whirling egos and animosities that drove his employees.
—Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Celebrities are trading the saccharine styles in for something more masculine, more businesslike: neckties.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
Though no one outside his camp has a full glimpse behind the curtain, the process of picking a team has seemed very businesslike so far.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 22 Feb. 2022
Michaels’s businesslike calm was a counterbalance to the whirling egos and animosities that drove his employees.
—Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Celebrities are trading the saccharine styles in for something more masculine, more businesslike: neckties.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
Though no one outside his camp has a full glimpse behind the curtain, the process of picking a team has seemed very businesslike so far.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for businesslike
Adjective
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In Miller’s 57-fight professional MMA career, he has only been submitted three times.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Onsite sales commenced Saturday during the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, which is held on the course the week before professional men’s golf’s first major.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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This April, the discount grocery chain is stocking its shelves with adorable decor, practical porch and patio furniture, and charming Easter tableware—plus snacks, appetizers, mains, and desserts with seasonal flair.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the technological advances required to put a human on Mars, however, is the very practical necessity of developing sustainable food sources in space.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Though he was disappointed by the loss, Page didn't demonstrate any further wrestling tactics on Seacrest and ended the show with a polite handshake.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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His boss and co-worker remember him as quiet, polite and professional.—
James Bandler,
ProPublica,
25 Mar. 2025
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Age restrictions could impact the positives that social media brings, and still fall short of solving its more serious issues.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The most serious charge carries up to 10 years in prison, while the others have a five-year maximum term.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Businesslike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businesslike. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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