nonsensational

adjective

Definition of nonsensationalnext
as in restrained

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonsensational
  1. restrained
  2. dignified
  3. proper
  4. formal
  5. innocuous
Adjective
  • Offering tremendous richness, with flavors of plum, morel cherry and fruits of the forest, along with a note of red poppy in the aromas, there is very good acidity, restrained wood notes and significant persistence.
    Tom Hyland, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The restrained approach has left Hermès facing one of the challenges in luxury retail: demand that far outpaces supply.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of restrained
Adjective
  • Airline travel in 2025 is set to become more dignified for passengers with disabilities under a new Department of Transportation rule.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2024
  • There’s something dignified in that we can be seen in these different ways.
    Essence, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of dignified
Adjective
  • Here’s how can Hoosiers help bats at home Installing bat boxes can help provide emergency shelters for bats that might need them when proper roosts are unavailable.
    Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
  • There are sacrifices that have to be made in this life that lead to a sort of ebbing and flowing that’s integral to the proper running of things, like a stream.
    Daisy Jones, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • Mauricio Vidal has a keen eye for capturing the Caribbean region’s natural beauty, his formal framing giving careful attention to the way the environment really is a titular character here.
    Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
  • On one end, a formal living and dining space with an elegant fireplace overlooks the glittering city lights, tall ceilings and herringbone floors bookending this impressive backdrop for hosting.
    Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • The Biden administration has said repeatedly that the proliferation of drone sightings are innocuous.
    Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
  • On a seemingly innocuous nature walk to some local caverns, Homer stupidly touches a giant stalactite and opens a hole in the ground through which the family falls.
    Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of innocuous
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Thesaurus Entries Near nonsensational

non-self-governing

nonsensational

nonsense

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“Nonsensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonsensational. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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