as in professional
having or showing qualities that are considered good in business
His businesslike approach to the dispute was very helpful. a businesslike manner
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Recent Examples of businesslike
The actor walks a fine line between overenthusiastic and businesslike, which grounds both the character and the show around him.
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Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Jan. 2026
The relatives ate with a mixture of businesslike efficiency and gleeful abandon.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
This was designed to give something comfortable — the flexible FKM touches your skin— while maintaining a businesslike exterior.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
To keep the look from feeling too businesslike, finish with a quirky shaggy coat and loafer shoes.
—Irina Grechko, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
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Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Jan. 2026
The relatives ate with a mixture of businesslike efficiency and gleeful abandon.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
This was designed to give something comfortable — the flexible FKM touches your skin— while maintaining a businesslike exterior.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
To keep the look from feeling too businesslike, finish with a quirky shaggy coat and loafer shoes.
—Irina Grechko, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for businesslike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for businesslike
Adjective
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All are backed by professional adult singers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Deputy gangs have no place in a professional law enforcement agency.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Your big vision is about to meet a practical checkpoint.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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His practical advice fares better than both his theories and his pallid attempts at profundity.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their kids often come across as highly regulated, well-groomed, and polite to their parents and other adults.—
Kelley King Heyworth,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2026
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That and making sure that next time, you are seated far away from her — and near one of the unfailingly polite and pleasant women instead.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The victim suffered serious injuries to her right ear, right cheek and face, including a laceration that was about 6 inches long, officials said.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The broad ban on advertising also raises serious constitutional concerns.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Businesslike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businesslike. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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