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as in factual
restricted to or based on fact
a matter-of-fact recitation of the events of the last week
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a matter-of-fact woman who didn't worry about "what ifs"
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Recent Examples of matter-of-fact
The tone regarding slavery and race relations is unflinching, historically accurate, complicated and matter-of-fact without being didactic.
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Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Tobe Hooper’s 1974 slasher masterpiece embraced its lowbrow status with its matter-of-fact title and unapologetic gore, likely seen by many as a cheap attempt to ride shock value into a quick box office gold mine.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2024
Royko's strong acerbic wit and matter-of-fact writing punched up at the powerful, giving voice to Chicago's working class.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 15 Sep. 2024
Alison stated her perspective in a matter-of-fact tone without strong emphasis on any one word.
—Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
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Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Tobe Hooper’s 1974 slasher masterpiece embraced its lowbrow status with its matter-of-fact title and unapologetic gore, likely seen by many as a cheap attempt to ride shock value into a quick box office gold mine.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2024
Royko's strong acerbic wit and matter-of-fact writing punched up at the powerful, giving voice to Chicago's working class.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 15 Sep. 2024
Alison stated her perspective in a matter-of-fact tone without strong emphasis on any one word.
—Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter-of-fact
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Once on the record, Dickinson recounted the sidebar with the attorneys, making factual claims that Beles says were flat-out false.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Provide clear, factual updates on any potential policy impacts.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Commercial aviation CVCs have a similar profile, with a higher emphasis on SAF, which reflects a pragmatic response to the pressure investors have put on airlines for sustainable flying.Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Small wonder the fantasy of rising above all of that through marrying Ivan — a unicorn customer who’s young, handsome, wealthy, gregarious, and spontaneous — would beckon to the otherwise pragmatic Ani.Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Dow closed up, which aligned with the historical trend of market rallies on Election Day.Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Rebecca Picciotto,Ece Yildirim,Annie Nova, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The theory proposes that each generation should be considered a separate social group formed by specific historical events and social and cultural environments.Boris Abaev, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Remember that locating the X, a good hide, and a realistic spread are the true keys to success.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Be realistic, honest and ready to set the record straight if anyone offers false information.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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State Farm Arena, in Atlanta, houses a bar accessible to its highest-paying customers that sits on the arena’s literal hardwood floor, only feet from the benches.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The literal collaging in her work complements and sometimes contradicts her purely painterly juxtapositions.Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Another collaboration sees the Coronado Island Film Festival screening films that highlight the intersection of food, culture, and art, including the documentary Fish and Men, which focuses on the seafood industry.Nasha Smith, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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When asked about the impact of his father on his work, renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone recalled working on behind-the-scenes documentaries for his father’s films, such as Alexander and W. This heritage, combined with his own projects, has shaped his approach to documentary filmmaking.Shaan Memon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
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This portable charger is a great practical gift that really anyone could use.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The movie’s true set pieces are the professorial villain’s ostentatious monologues using fast food, musical plagiarism, and Monopoly as metaphors to point out how modern religions are just conspicuous iterations of what’s come before.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Overly precocious George jumps from the train to the countryside and, in true Dickensian fashion, encounters some helpful people as well as some unsavory types on his treacherous trek back home.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Matter-of-fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter-of-fact. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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