as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
a no-nonsense gymnastics coach
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Like the film itself, Hanks is no-nonsense as a commander who reveals little about himself between barking orders and offering steely words of encouragement to the inexperienced, frightened young men around him.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
The Panthers have long been a no-nonsense, hard-nosed program that specializes in running the ball and playing solid defense.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
But much of the fun of Conclave comes from the film’s initial appearance as a no-nonsense prestige project.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images file But Allred has also seemed to fashion his bid for senator after his time on the football field, as a no-frills, no-nonsense team player.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
The Panthers have long been a no-nonsense, hard-nosed program that specializes in running the ball and playing solid defense.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
But much of the fun of Conclave comes from the film’s initial appearance as a no-nonsense prestige project.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images file But Allred has also seemed to fashion his bid for senator after his time on the football field, as a no-frills, no-nonsense team player.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Their presence is solemn and, at the same time, festive, an echo of past times that rings with each step.Arath Zumaya Muñoz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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But the parents recognize their son has had a more solemn tangible legacy too — by helping strangers with his organ donations.Brian Brant, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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James told jurors Velazquez-Diaz wanted a serious relationship with Lorenzo-Olivera, but they were broken up at the time.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Tesla has staked its financial future on a pivot to autonomous robotaxis, a risky pursuit facing serious regulatory hurdles.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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This week, Netanyahu’s defense and internal security ministers received an unusually stern letter from the U.S. government threatening to review military assistance if the Israeli government continued to block essential aid from entering the Gaza Strip.David Hodari, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
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The stern letter from the secretary of state and the Pentagon comes amid the worst month for relief efforts since the war began.Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 15 Oct. 2024
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My first professional job was at the Royal Shakespeare Company.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Many families have to wait months to receive the first appointment with a mental health professional through their insurance and then have to wait three to four months again to have the second appointment.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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However, there has been a growing trend of combining earnest and heartfelt storytelling with an educational bent.Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But this overly sentimental, unduly earnest journey based on Richard McGuire's graphic novel is more gimmick than substance, one overflowing with moments and characters that proves ultimately unfulfilling.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-nonsense. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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