as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
a no-nonsense gymnastics coach
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Recent Examples of no-nonsense
As mayor of the southern city of Davao, Duterte earned a fierce reputation for his no-nonsense approach to tackling crime.
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Adam Hancock, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
With a range of tones and sizing from A-H, the label has come to represent a no-nonsense attitude—the opposite of antiquated bra marketing.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
While not as rugged as some of the other teardrops and tiny trailers roaming Africa's southern tip – a testament to the no-nonsense camper industry there much more so than any shortcoming on Naledi's part, the 14.1-foot (4.3-m) Naledi Camper is somewhat fortified for rough conditions.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
His fortunes seemingly reverse when he’s brought into the employ of Mr. Tobler, an inventor whose no-nonsense protocol sets in motion this riveting character drama from Wilhelm and Anka Sasnal, adapted from a 1908 Robert Walser novel.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adam Hancock, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
With a range of tones and sizing from A-H, the label has come to represent a no-nonsense attitude—the opposite of antiquated bra marketing.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
While not as rugged as some of the other teardrops and tiny trailers roaming Africa's southern tip – a testament to the no-nonsense camper industry there much more so than any shortcoming on Naledi's part, the 14.1-foot (4.3-m) Naledi Camper is somewhat fortified for rough conditions.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
His fortunes seemingly reverse when he’s brought into the employ of Mr. Tobler, an inventor whose no-nonsense protocol sets in motion this riveting character drama from Wilhelm and Anka Sasnal, adapted from a 1908 Robert Walser novel.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-nonsense
Adjective
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The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season without the pope's participation.—
Bradford Betz,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Pope Misses Start of Lent The Catholic Church began the solemn Lenten season on Wednesday without Pope Francis because of his ongoing hospitalization.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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The report urges automakers and mobility stakeholders to go beyond regulations to address the threats causing serious implications for safety, operational availability and data privacy.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Despite the threat of serious tariff increases by the Trump administration DHL’s aggregated baseline forecast calls for global trade volumes to grow in that period at a compound annual rate of 3.1 percent.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Mar. 2025
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Fast forward five years and Faris is still trying to find a balance between being a fun, yet stern, mom.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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In Volusia County, where Daytona Beach has long had a reputation for being a spring break party destination, Sheriff Mike Chitwood issued a stern warning.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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There were changing rooms on the premises, not at the pub down the road, as had sometimes been the case in early professional football.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Fordham University at Lincoln Center student currently plays Imogen in the Broadway production of & Juliet, all while juggling the rigorous demands of being a college sophomore and a professional dancer.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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At once cringeworthy and exceeding earnest, CHUCK AND BUCK was shot on digital with a shoe-string budget and received a much ballyhooed premiere 25 years ago at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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Choosing that day was an intentional move, delegitimizing the mourning and remembrance of the Jewish community, especially considering Israel’s military response didn’t start in earnest until Oct. 10.—
Ellia M Torkian,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-nonsense. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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