as in prohibition
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of no-no
Candied yams, also, are a no-no, as the primary focus of these drugs is for people with Type 2 diabetes, meaning something that’s so rich in sugars could impact your blood sugar.
—
Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
The Down Deep • There’s a minor subplot this week involving Knox (Shane McRae), who is still dealing with the repercussions of ratting out Juliette, a big no-no in the cliquish Down Deep.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
Where things get really murky is third-party fitness platforms that extrapolate their own insights from Strava data — a no-no under the new API terms.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
That’s a no-no in this market that needs beats and raises to send stocks higher, especially for a stock where there is still some investor frustration on whether these big AI bets will pay off.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for no-no 
Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
The Down Deep • There’s a minor subplot this week involving Knox (Shane McRae), who is still dealing with the repercussions of ratting out Juliette, a big no-no in the cliquish Down Deep.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
Where things get really murky is third-party fitness platforms that extrapolate their own insights from Strava data — a no-no under the new API terms.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
That’s a no-no in this market that needs beats and raises to send stocks higher, especially for a stock where there is still some investor frustration on whether these big AI bets will pay off.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for no-no
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-no
Noun
-
Drone prohibitions go as far south as Hancocks Bridge and as far north as Cedar Grove and Clifton.Jay Blackman, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Ammunition Some people will find this an obvious prohibition, but many, many people still bring ammunition in their carry-ons.Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Movement on the issue, however, seems unlikely as Republicans are set to take control of the Senate in January, highlighting the challenges of imposing restrictions on a separate branch of government amid declining public confidence in the Court.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
-
The government has called on Mehta to impose restrictions for a decade.Paresh Dave, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Their voices, combined with growing scientific evidence, are working to shift public perception from viewing cannabis as a taboo subject to one that’s accepted and celebrated for its wellness potential.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
-
At mid-century, Chappel explains, there was a powerful taboo against the subject.Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Between 1975 and 1987, fuel economy improved rapidly as the United States responded to the Arab oil embargo, rising from 13.1 MPG to 22.0 MPG.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
-
More and more pundits are warming to the idea, though that could just be recency bias as Complete Unknown’s embargo lifted last week.Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
What Happens Next Sanctioned parties are now subject to asset freezes, with the individuals also facing travel bans.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
-
Advertisement The companies responded by suing the U.S. government in May, saying a ban would violate 1st Amendment rights.Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Biden’s May 16, 2023, veto killed Republican efforts to reinstate the tariffs on solar imports. 4.Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
-
The bill is before Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine for his signature or veto.Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
While not an ideal fit alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo due to his shooting limitations, Nance has shown progress from three this season.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
-
My schedule and the limitations of Nashville's system have kept me from giving up my car.Liz Schubauer, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Accelerating the development of new drugs and treatments by simulating complex biological interactions to identify personalized precision medicine is a game changer for prevention and treatment.Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
-
The remarks come nearly three months after Biden signed an executive order focused on gun violence prevention.Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near no-no
Cite this Entry
“No-no.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-no. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share