NONSENSATIONAL Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

nonsensational

adjective

Definition of nonsensational

as in restrained

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Adjective

Since joining the winery, Melton has brought a restrained, classical sensibility to wines known for an ability to age.

— Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
The world press was less restrained; the Post, the Daily Mail, the Hindustan Times, and many others ran screaming headlines, accompanied by photographs of the climbers purloined from social media.

— William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Definition of restrained

Adjective

In Bunia and Rwampara, 75 decontaminations and 57 safe and dignified burials have been carried out by teams directly supported by UNICEF and partners.

— Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Expanding and elevating dignified work to meet our society’s unmet needs provides one of our most promising paths.

— Gene Sperling, Time, 1 July 2026

Definition of dignified

Adjective

Fireworks from formal rocket shows to impromptu street celebrations can create extremely unhealthy air quality, sometimes rivaling what comes from wildfires.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
The impression was bolstered Friday afternoon when dozens of A-list celebrities were seen heading into the venue in formal wear, from Karlie Kloss and Hugh Grant to Jason Sudeikis and Chris Jones.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Definition of formal

Adjective

Udara finally fell to a relatively innocuous delivery from Alzarri Joseph in the over before the arrival of the second new ball.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Slow-motion replays and still images distort the offending player’s actions, with innocuous tackles looking more serious.

— Tom Bogert, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of innocuous

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nonsensational

nonsense

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