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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
With clothes leaning matter-of-fact and pragmatic this season, there was a lot of room for eclectic accessories.
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Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Sitting on a folding chair at the Mo Ostin Basketball Center after a shootaround in Los Angeles, Donovan recited this onslaught of tragedy and turmoil in a matter-of-fact tone.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Not having to bear that burden, I was transported by Bentley and his co-writer Greg Kwedar to a Pacific Northwest of quiet beauty and matter-of-fact treachery.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Midsize sounds so neutral, so matter-of-fact‚ and that’s exactly the vibe of the movement the term inspired, which also encompasses style experimentation and inspiration.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Sitting on a folding chair at the Mo Ostin Basketball Center after a shootaround in Los Angeles, Donovan recited this onslaught of tragedy and turmoil in a matter-of-fact tone.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Not having to bear that burden, I was transported by Bentley and his co-writer Greg Kwedar to a Pacific Northwest of quiet beauty and matter-of-fact treachery.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Midsize sounds so neutral, so matter-of-fact‚ and that’s exactly the vibe of the movement the term inspired, which also encompasses style experimentation and inspiration.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter-of-fact
Adjective
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The scarcity of factual support for the claims hasn’t been lost on technologists and encryption experts.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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On a factual task, in domains like law or medicine, disagreement is real but bounded.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Guidance toward pragmatic self-control.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Postponing development of one of the kingdom’s most iconic projects is the latest sign that Saudi Arabia is taking a more pragmatic view of its ambitions.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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For her latest novel, the Irish writer has crafted another historical family epic rooted in tragedy, this time inspired by the landscape of her home country.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
24 May 2026
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Users upload financial datasets and forecasting models into Claude Projects and uses prompts to analyze quarterly data, update forecasts and track historical reasoning.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Frank was trying to set realistic expectations for the season, but made comments that were interpreted as defeatist.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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For them, that means being realistic that artists can also have full-time jobs, are raising children, and are caring for their family or other members of their community.—
Brianna J. Heath,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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This lush new exception—a literal urban oasis and Ontario’s only LEED Gold Certified Hotel takes sustainability seriously—is distinguished by its biophilic design, impressive conservation programs, and real community mindedness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Between archival footage and photos of Lennon and Ono, there are dozens of jarring, ugly visuals, seemingly generated by entering Ono and Lennon’s dialogue into a machine that spits out bizarrely literal interpretations of text.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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This Vionic version feels polished enough for the office or dinner reservations, but still practical for airport days thanks to the easy slip-on design and stretchy strap.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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The team is currently collaborating with various organizations to transition this technology into practical, real-world deployment.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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The crowd also reacted energetically to questions about Kansas City barbecue and a call for Congress to pass the SAVE Act, a bill that would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The Tickells received a Euros 10,000 cash award from Artemis Rising Foundation in recognition of their contributions to the documentary field.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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This is particularly true for the relationship between the United States and China but can be seen elsewhere as well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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The legacy of Assad’s prisons is the true peril that faces us.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Matter-of-fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter-of-fact. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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