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Recent Examples of serious-minded
Businesses previously geared toward a middle-aged audience might have to revamp their branding design to appeal to a younger, but still serious-minded, crowd.
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Zaheer Dodhia, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
At their best, the Hammer period horrors approached a serious-minded costume drama as invaded by a variety of murderous predators.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Rather, Oppenheimer appeals to the art-house crowd with a serious-minded rumination on guilt and the human capacity to rationalize away one’s misdeeds.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Sep. 2024
Overall, however, the theatrical market is much more challenging for serious-minded documentaries.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 8 Aug. 2024
At the movie’s core is the real-life contrast between stylish Marilyn, with her marital wealth, and the comfort-centric utilitarian look that serious-minded, self-reliant Lou favors.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 July 2024
The country needs a strong, vibrant and serious-minded GOP, to compete against and hold the Democratic Party in check.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
Jessie is talented, serious-minded, with a purist’s preference for black-and-white film.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
Bill Jorgensen, a serious-minded broadcast journalist who for 12 years anchored the pioneering, street-smart 10 p.m. newscast on New York’s Channel 5, died on March 13 at his home in Franklin, N.C.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Zaheer Dodhia, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
At their best, the Hammer period horrors approached a serious-minded costume drama as invaded by a variety of murderous predators.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Rather, Oppenheimer appeals to the art-house crowd with a serious-minded rumination on guilt and the human capacity to rationalize away one’s misdeeds.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Sep. 2024
Overall, however, the theatrical market is much more challenging for serious-minded documentaries.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 8 Aug. 2024
At the movie’s core is the real-life contrast between stylish Marilyn, with her marital wealth, and the comfort-centric utilitarian look that serious-minded, self-reliant Lou favors.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 July 2024
The country needs a strong, vibrant and serious-minded GOP, to compete against and hold the Democratic Party in check.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
Jessie is talented, serious-minded, with a purist’s preference for black-and-white film.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
Bill Jorgensen, a serious-minded broadcast journalist who for 12 years anchored the pioneering, street-smart 10 p.m. newscast on New York’s Channel 5, died on March 13 at his home in Franklin, N.C.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serious-minded
Adjective
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The affair felt looser on the floor than any other MusiCares gala in memory, and probably ever, with few attendees remaining in their seats for very long after the live music started in earnest.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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Ferrell starred in the comedic version of the tale as Melinda's earnest and unabashedly dorky love interest, Hobie.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If the Board and its advisors missed or ignored such a serious red flag, shareholders will naturally question the thoroughness of the Board’s due diligence.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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However, Congress has taken an increasingly serious look at reports of mystery flying objects, treating the once widely mocked topic of UFOs — now often dubbed Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) — into a serious issue.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19) Feeling introspective?—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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This ability to balance high-energy anthems with introspective themes has helped MEOVV connect with fans who value both excitement and authenticity.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Trudy was somber and a bit peeved that Mouch had forgotten her birthday.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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Republicans were quick to jump out of their chairs to applaud while Democrats sat somber, arms crossed.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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It is lined with beautiful murals depicting old-school New Orleans scenes, and the bartenders wear white jackets and move with a kind of solemn purpose and discipline.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Yang, who’s had a prolific few years, continues to showcase his more solemn side.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Eventually, an experience prompted him to consider the trappings of success from a more philosophical angle.—
Naima Cochrane,
VIBE.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Catholic natural law, as articulated by figures such as St. Thomas Aquinas, is a philosophical and theological framework centered on universal moral principles accessible through reason.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That surprised me because the Type-R uses a limited slip differential, and these more sedate models do not.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
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With a choir and orchestra arranged by Axel Stordahl, the strings swell to heart-leaping proportions, while Sinatra keeps things sedate and sanguine with an undramatic vocal, which drips with a warm camaraderie.—
Emma Madden,
Vulture,
23 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near serious-minded
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“Serious-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serious-minded. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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