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
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu displayed images of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, during an address at a combat officers' graduation ceremony on Sunday, delivering a solemn message.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Language experts were consulted, solemn arguments had, brows were furrowed, everyone treated the whole thing awfully seriously.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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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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Someone can have a heart attack or stroke as a result, which can have very serious complications including permanent disability and death.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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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
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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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In the first, the scrappy Italian American reporter Nick falls for Andy, the earnest, hapless son of a press mogul.—
Olivia Waite,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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But in the end, whether Bishop was ever earnest or was always running an elaborate con is beside the point for Dixon.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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