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
With over 30 years of business experience, Jason has launched and grown 24 companies since 2001, gaining a reputation for his no-nonsense approach to driving results and fostering resilience in leaders.
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Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Along with her outgoing and no-nonsense personality (and nasal-y voice), the character of Fran Fine became synonymous with her over-the-top sense of style.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The battalion of 855 women, led by the no-nonsense Major Charity Adams (Kerry Washington), were given a seemingly impossible task: Sort through 17 million pieces of undelivered mail, so the soldiers could communicate with their families back home.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Overall, the Puma Gen-E offers Ford’s typical no-nonsense but dependable design and build.
—James Morris, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Along with her outgoing and no-nonsense personality (and nasal-y voice), the character of Fran Fine became synonymous with her over-the-top sense of style.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The battalion of 855 women, led by the no-nonsense Major Charity Adams (Kerry Washington), were given a seemingly impossible task: Sort through 17 million pieces of undelivered mail, so the soldiers could communicate with their families back home.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Overall, the Puma Gen-E offers Ford’s typical no-nonsense but dependable design and build.
—James Morris, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-nonsense
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But less interesting doesn’t mean less impactful, as Foxx imbues with solemn reverence the emotional turmoil of re-learning to stand, walk, and clean himself.Lucy Ford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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The actors are prime, but the movie is a solemn affair that could use more grandeur.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Honolulu Emergency Medical Services told CNN that the patients’ injuries included a serious head injury, lacerations, bruising and loss of consciousness.Alexandra Skores, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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After debuting some serious acting chops in 2016’s Mr. Robot, Joey Bada$$ took a brief hiatus from music in 2019 to explore that outlet.Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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Eldest children may create stern rules for their kids, such as a chore chart and strict bedtime routines.Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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The speaker of the National Assembly read a stern statement on camera demanding that the president hold off a visit to the National Assembly until security matters are ironed out.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The legal effort was short-lived, as the federal judge presiding over the case quickly arrived at the same conclusion as Tagliabue, that Belichick was the one to blame for his professional predicament.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Audra George is a professional organizer and owner of Pretty Neat: An Organization Solution in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Crimsyn Hawk is a professional organizer and owner of Spaced Organization in Atlanta, Georgia.Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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The softer direction accompanied equally earnest lyrics, most of which found Pillsbury struggling to make sense of his breakup with social media star Emma Chamberlain last fall after three years of dating.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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State budget negotiations will not start in earnest until the new year, but Gov. Hochul is already backing off a push to cut funding to New York school districts that are losing enrollment.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-nonsense. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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