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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
Years later, Max had a similar, matter-of-fact view when his son considered signing on to clear wreckage from the worst season in major-league history.
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Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Yet to the rest of the Mountain West on deck, to the Pac-12 teams waiting in the hole, Jacobson also offered a warning in those quiet, dry, matter-of-fact North Dakota tones.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2025
As the film opens, a matter-of-fact, unemotional voice shares statistics about children living with poverty, parental abuse and alcoholism in the United States, as the numbers flash in simple white text on a black screen.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 30 Mar. 2025
The general public’s reaction was matter-of-fact acceptance.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Yet to the rest of the Mountain West on deck, to the Pac-12 teams waiting in the hole, Jacobson also offered a warning in those quiet, dry, matter-of-fact North Dakota tones.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2025
As the film opens, a matter-of-fact, unemotional voice shares statistics about children living with poverty, parental abuse and alcoholism in the United States, as the numbers flash in simple white text on a black screen.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 30 Mar. 2025
The general public’s reaction was matter-of-fact acceptance.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter-of-fact
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Felonious Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has launched another appeal of her conviction and sentence, claiming that a three-judge panel that shot down her first appeal in February was confused on one point, illogical on another, and made factual mistakes in hearing her case.—
Mercury News,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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By coordinating the release of factual messaging to friendly media institutions across both digital and traditional communication channels, messaging can reach stakeholders quickly and clearly.—
Jeffrey Bartel,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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But trying to tell the wide-eyed students that trees are soulless breaks Janine’s determination to remain pragmatic.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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Harvard's response has been both principled and pragmatic.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Easter 2025 happens to fall on a day with an unusual number of historical tragedies and ironies.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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This historical information becomes increasingly valuable during organizational transformations, providing the stability and context needed to manage change effectively.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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One path leads to more realistic pricing that reflects the true cost and value of these advanced systems.—
Andrew Filev,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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An incredibly realistic short almond nail set that may just have your friends fooled.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The inclusion of Greenland in this narrative may not be literal—but its symbolic presence lingers.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Despite being a literal child at the time, Barrymore grew up going to clubs like Studio 54 with her mother and even threw her 10th birthday party at a bar.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But Matheson pointed out that there was a lack of documentary evidence that that was the rationale for the purchase.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2025
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The legislation would require people to show documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a passport or a birth certificate, when registering to vote.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Having a team that combines data science with operational expertise can help ensure that AI solutions are practical and aligned with business goals.—
Akash Khurana,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Each episode celebrates Black culture and sisterhood while serving up laughs, heartfelt moments, and practical travel gems.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That may be true, but the IEA reports that sales actually continued to grow in the U.S. at greater than a 10% clip.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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That versatility is, in a lot of ways, the true beauty of unicorns.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Matter-of-fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter-of-fact. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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