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as in factual
restricted to or based on fact
a matter-of-fact recitation of the events of the last week
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a matter-of-fact woman who didn't worry about "what ifs"
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Recent Examples of matter-of-fact
Reflecting on her wartime service overseas, Stimson was matter-of-fact.
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Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
Whishaw gives Hujar’s words a matter-of-fact quality, but there’s a slight hint of melancholy to him, too.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
Ali looked matter-of-fact, as if the instance had been a slight snag.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
That explains why Pereira delivered the news in such a matter-of-fact way in the wake of Wednesday’s 3-0 defeat.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
Whishaw gives Hujar’s words a matter-of-fact quality, but there’s a slight hint of melancholy to him, too.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
Ali looked matter-of-fact, as if the instance had been a slight snag.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
That explains why Pereira delivered the news in such a matter-of-fact way in the wake of Wednesday’s 3-0 defeat.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter-of-fact
Adjective
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Although the administration insists this will not be the case, there is no factual reason to believe that narrative as these cut moves are not about efficiency, safety or functionality.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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According to a factual proffer reflecting the prosecution’s case, the two unnamed U.S. soldiers were hanging out at the Colombian Pub, a sports bar in the upscale Zona T area, at about 11 p.m. on March 5, 2020.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Such a pragmatic view would not undermine American or Western principles and lead to a more durable peace agreement that does not compromise our values.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Woody Harrelson co-stars as Lemons’ mentor, Duncan Allcock, while Simu Liu plays their pragmatic colleague Dave Yuasa.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The beadwork and design features of each suit are intentionally placed to convey a unique visual story that reflects a common historical thread.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Christian captivity narrative historical dramas have never been the same.—
Lester Fabian Brathwaite,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The two decided to use handheld cameras, an unusual technique in Mexico at the time, to make the film feel viscerally realistic.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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And it’s been wonderful to have such a realistic set.—
Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The promise of Severance is a seductive one: The titular procedure separates a person’s work self from the rest of their identity, granting them a literal work-life balance.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Yet those same machines can effortlessly run any flavor of Linux, which could prevent literal tons of e-waste.—
Jason Evangelho,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This documentary film by director Errol Morris takes the viewer back in time to August 1969, when Charles Manson’s followers killed seven people on his orders.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Apple Original Films has completed production on Bono: Stories of Surrender, a documentary film about the making of the U2 singer and songwriter.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Others have raised ethical concerns about the company’s goals and asked practical questions, such as what effect mammoth-like elephants would have on the environment.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Mar. 2025
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Using Media As An Influencer: Support non-commercial informative content that educates consumers on practical steps to reduce their carbon footprints.—
Srikanth Ramachandran,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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This is true in any organization and is undoubtedly true when selecting members of the administration of the most powerful nation in the world.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2025
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This is true of most great directors, except most lack the expertise of being a top-level editor who can deliver the best version of it.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Matter-of-fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter-of-fact. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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