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
Her mother, Secretary of State Shirley Weber, was a persistent advocate of no-nonsense education while serving in the Legislature, often clashing with the state’s entrenched education establishment — even the powerful California Teachers Association.
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Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Getting the right head coach, someone who establishes a winning, no-nonsense mentality in the locker room and the administrative building every single day, is crucial to ensuring success as the Dolphins move forward.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
During practices, Grove was forced to defend no-nonsense, fifth-year senior Dawson Garcia, one of the Big Ten’s top scorers and rebounders last year who is now a member of the Detroit Pistons’ G-League team.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
May 21 – June 20 Certain no-nonsense aspects of life could seem lighter today.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Getting the right head coach, someone who establishes a winning, no-nonsense mentality in the locker room and the administrative building every single day, is crucial to ensuring success as the Dolphins move forward.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
During practices, Grove was forced to defend no-nonsense, fifth-year senior Dawson Garcia, one of the Big Ten’s top scorers and rebounders last year who is now a member of the Detroit Pistons’ G-League team.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
May 21 – June 20 Certain no-nonsense aspects of life could seem lighter today.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-nonsense
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The solemn Moon is stepping into Capricorn, awakening your 12th House of Solitude and Healing.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Good Friday is a solemn day for Christians, who may reflect, fast and attend special church services.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards opened for entries this week and to hype up the 2026 competition, the top wildlife photography competition for not-so-serious animals has released outtakes from last year’s contest.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
20 Mar. 2026
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One person suffered potentially life-threatening stab wounds and is in serious condition.—
Logan Hall,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Visitors receive a stern warning about drinking tap water when visiting a place like Kuching.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Both have exceptional voices, stern POVs that turbo-charge defiant breakup ballads and the same manager, Nick Shymansky.—
Ramon Ramirez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Spickard uses the Relavel makeup organizers in his professional kit.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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The 323 million visits to America’s national parks in 2025 are more than twice the attendance — 135 million — at professional football, baseball, basketball and hockey games combined.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Following in the footsteps of social-media-savvy churches such as Hillsong, in Los Angeles, Mercy Culture had a worship band that played earnest, anthemic rock, and its pastors wore skinny jeans.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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But the documentary is an ungainly blend of ultra-earnest hagiography and trashy true-crime sensationalism, without being completely satisfying as either.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-nonsense. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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