no-no's

noun

variants or no-nos
Definition of no-no'snext
plural of no-no
as in prohibitions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-no's
  1. restraints
  2. restrictions
  3. limitations
  4. constraints
  5. inhibitions
Noun
  • Today, the only genuine restraints on Netanyahu’s judgment—up against depleted institutional stakeholders and a largely inexperienced, deferential cabinet—are his conscience and the advice of generals.
    Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 26 Apr. 2018
  • The United States has a long history of sanctioning Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and should continue to do so, while also ensuring that the restraints imposed on its nuclear program remain in place.
    Aaron Stein, Foreign Affairs, 15 Mar. 2018
Definition of restraints
Noun
  • The Social Security Protection Act of 2004 added restrictions, stopping the credit of prior payments to an a migrant who later became a legal resident.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This winter travel package is valid from November 4 through April 30 (with some restrictions and blackout dates).
    Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of restrictions
Noun
  • Without mandatory breast density notifications, many women were unaware of the limitations of mammograms in their specific cases.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Employment Fairness Act also introduces new limitations on the types of criminal history information that can be considered.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of limitations
Noun
  • Turning Regulation Into Innovation Despite what common thinking would suggest, embracing constraints can actually help improve innovation and creativity.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This knowledge sharing can help streamline work between partners, keeping both parties in sync with the vision, goals and constraints associated with the project.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of constraints
Noun
  • In Ballroom Blitz, Clayton delves into how the showbands were part of wider social and cultural change as ballrooms sprang up, offering the young generation a chance to meet up and lose their inhibitions.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Granddaddy Purple is the king of getting into the flow and mellowing any potential inhibitions for a relaxed night with your sweetheart.
    Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of inhibitions
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no-no

no-no's

nonobjective

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