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 free service has a no-nonsense approach compared with Venmo and its attempt to tap into social media-style status updates.
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PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025
The no-nonsense, physical forward was a staple of the Panthers’ fourth line during his tenure.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Brought to life by Kristen Bell, Veronica Mars is a fast-talking, no-nonsense teen P.I. whose deductive skills are as fine-tuned as her empathy.
—Sezin Koehler, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Despite being known across the globe as the no-nonsense Judge Judy, Sheindlin said her pre-fame job as a family court judge was far more meaningful.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025
The no-nonsense, physical forward was a staple of the Panthers’ fourth line during his tenure.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Brought to life by Kristen Bell, Veronica Mars is a fast-talking, no-nonsense teen P.I. whose deductive skills are as fine-tuned as her empathy.
—Sezin Koehler, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Despite being known across the globe as the no-nonsense Judge Judy, Sheindlin said her pre-fame job as a family court judge was far more meaningful.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-nonsense
Adjective
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Pope Misses Start of Lent The Catholic Church began the solemn Lenten season on Wednesday without Pope Francis because of his ongoing hospitalization.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season without the pope's participation.—
Bradford Betz,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Aggies are in a serious rough patch, however, having lost their last three games in a row.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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In San Diego, many serious rosarians fertilize with a plethora of fertilizers every two weeks commencing in mid-February through to mid-October.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lilian laughed, but Dr. Fenton remained stern, only nodding at Lilian’s understanding.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Waves of anti-Tesla and Elon Musk protests ripple throughout Bay Area Related Articles With few options, Bay Area Democrats in Congress oppose Trump with stern letters, town halls and protest California’s first zero-emission car mandates are coming.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That is the site of the greatest win of his professional career back in 2015.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and lots of other professional groups agreed.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2025
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At once cringeworthy and exceeding earnest, CHUCK AND BUCK was shot on digital with a shoe-string budget and received a much ballyhooed premiere 25 years ago at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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Choosing that day was an intentional move, delegitimizing the mourning and remembrance of the Jewish community, especially considering Israel’s military response didn’t start in earnest until Oct. 10.—
Ellia M Torkian,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-nonsense. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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