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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
As is their dynamic, Tang is more matter-of-fact, ever mindful of the human dynamics.
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Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
But Bernard never imagined that his matter-of-fact LinkedIn post about it would catch the eye of a recruiting guy in Wisconsin, whose TikTok video on the situation would go viral.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Yet Hyde, who grew up in Idaho and Oregon, is matter-of-fact about his accomplishments.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
His tone was very matter-of-fact when addressing the media following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 117-111 loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
But Bernard never imagined that his matter-of-fact LinkedIn post about it would catch the eye of a recruiting guy in Wisconsin, whose TikTok video on the situation would go viral.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Yet Hyde, who grew up in Idaho and Oregon, is matter-of-fact about his accomplishments.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
His tone was very matter-of-fact when addressing the media following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 117-111 loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter-of-fact
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This article includes reporting from The Associated Press. fairness meter fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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The emotional impact of VR experiences could potentially overshadow factual evidence, and different viewing angles might lead to inconsistent interpretations among jurors.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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With a few pragmatic exceptions, fact checkers go over everything published by the magazine, editing for balance, fairness, and context.—
Fergus McIntosh,
The New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2025
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The harsh reality is that in opting for a colder, more pragmatic approach, the means have to justify the end.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Uncovering cultural resilience To better understand South Korea’s unique leisure culture, Kim looked to its historical backdrop — particularly the cultural stagnation that followed the decades of Japanese colonial rule and the Korean War.—
Hanna Park,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
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The impression is that in the second part of the series the music becomes increasingly dramatic, as the historical events do.—
Billboard Italy,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2025
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That said, completing virtually any realistic deal will be a major challenge.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Howells has no realistic chance of success at trial, the judge ruled.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
10 Jan. 2025
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His 2018 feature debut, the Vietnam War drama Point Man, was a literal dive into the deep end of the cinematic pool.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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But the recent period of contraction in metaphoric Hollywood is almost ready to be re-labeled an outright existential decline in the literal one.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Jan. 2025
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The show is set in the oil fields of western Texas and is based on the documentary podcast Boomtown, which told the story of the West Texan oil boom.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Read Her Farewell Email This year’s nominees for the Cinema Eye Honors, which honors the best in documentary fiction and TV, included a healthy crop of some of our best new non-fiction offerings.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Jan. 2025
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While a necessary starting point, working with dogs wasn’t a great long-term solution due to practical and moral concerns.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Jan. 2025
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According to The Knot, etiquette guides suggest balancing practical and emotional considerations.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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But the flip side is also true: Nothing would be more harmful than letting the Small Business Deduction disappear at the end of the year.—
John E. Kelly Jr.,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2025
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This is especially true with the sun in Capricorn energizing your fourth house of home, family and innermost feelings.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Matter-of-fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter-of-fact. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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