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
The new cast for Reacher Season 3 includes Sonya Cassidy as Susan Duffy, who brings a no-nonsense and very blunt East Coast vernacular to the role of DEA Agent Susan Duffy.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The free service has a no-nonsense approach compared with Venmo and its attempt to tap into social media-style status updates.
—PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025
But part of 8 Passengers’ appeal had always come from Ruby’s no-nonsense views on child-rearing.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
This time around, the administration has been (mostly) no-nonsense.
—Jay Cost, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for no-nonsense
Tim Lammers, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The free service has a no-nonsense approach compared with Venmo and its attempt to tap into social media-style status updates.
—PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025
But part of 8 Passengers’ appeal had always come from Ruby’s no-nonsense views on child-rearing.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
This time around, the administration has been (mostly) no-nonsense.
—Jay Cost, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for no-nonsense
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 25 Apr. 2025.
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