as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
a surprisingly sobersided biography of a great comedian
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Recent Examples of sobersided
This sci-fi thriller, launching on Hulu Dec. 17, offers a more sobersided survival tale set in an imminent future where humanity’s artificial helpmates have turned against their creators.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 16 Dec. 2021
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 16 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sobersided
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Meanwhile, Yang, who’s had a prolific few years, continues to showcase his more solemn side.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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It is lined with beautiful murals depicting old-school New Orleans scenes, and the bartenders wear white jackets and move with a kind of solemn purpose and discipline.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
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Palihapitiya revealed the decision partially revolved around his belief the league would soon be forced to contend with a serious competitor.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Only one that should not be obvious unless Forest suffer some serious injury misfortune.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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The affair felt looser on the floor than any other MusiCares gala in memory, and probably ever, with few attendees remaining in their seats for very long after the live music started in earnest.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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Ferrell starred in the comedic version of the tale as Melinda's earnest and unabashedly dorky love interest, Hobie.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Many in government won’t want to face stern judgments from an independent outsider.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The collision — and the flouting of the flight restriction by others — prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a stern warning against flying drones near wildfires.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Sobersided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sobersided. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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