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
Players such as Tuch, who emerged as one of the best two-way forwards in the NHL this season, and Zucker, a reliable veteran who gets to the front of the net and plays a no-nonsense game, are vital pieces to a winning team.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Rodgers was a member of Newington High’s first cross country team and also ran track under Frank O’Rourke, a no-nonsense coach who gave Bill and his brother Charlie and their friend Jason Kehoe a hard time about their long hair.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
From her breakout role in Dreamgirls to her current role as the no-nonsense Barbara Howard on Abbott Elementary, she’s been giving excellence, elegance, and true talent for decades.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In a series regular role, Pietz will play Donna, the no-nonsense high school secretary.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Rodgers was a member of Newington High’s first cross country team and also ran track under Frank O’Rourke, a no-nonsense coach who gave Bill and his brother Charlie and their friend Jason Kehoe a hard time about their long hair.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
From her breakout role in Dreamgirls to her current role as the no-nonsense Barbara Howard on Abbott Elementary, she’s been giving excellence, elegance, and true talent for decades.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In a series regular role, Pietz will play Donna, the no-nonsense high school secretary.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-nonsense
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In a solemn message, Dominican President Luis Abinader addressed the nation’s grief.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In Ireland, however, St. Patrick’s Day remained a solemn day of observance with little revelry.—
Bryan McGovern,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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Could this cause some serious anxiety, or even an existential crisis?—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Mets’ prospects with experience in center field need more time in the minors before they can be considered serious options.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Ars Technica: One of the most visually arresting images from James Cameron's blockbuster film Titanic was the ship's stern sticking straight up out of the water after breaking apart from the bow.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Leeds also drive some of the sternest vitriol along opponents’ terraces.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Their historic win came inside Allegiant Stadium on WrestleMania Saturday as the duo once again staked their claim as the top tag team in professional wrestling.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Invest in and Retain Quality Educators Support policies that provide competitive compensation, manageable workloads, and professional respect for teachers and staff to improve retention and recruitment.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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One of the season’s main stories has focused on Rick (played by Walton Goggins), a morose middle-aged man vacationing with his earnest, wide-eyed girlfriend, Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood).—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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There is an earnest warmth to him even when things get messy.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-nonsense. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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