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
Like the film itself, Hanks is no-nonsense as a commander who reveals little about himself between barking orders and offering steely words of encouragement to the inexperienced, frightened young men around him.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
The Panthers have long been a no-nonsense, hard-nosed program that specializes in running the ball and playing solid defense.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
But much of the fun of Conclave comes from the film’s initial appearance as a no-nonsense prestige project.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images file But Allred has also seemed to fashion his bid for senator after his time on the football field, as a no-frills, no-nonsense team player.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
The Panthers have long been a no-nonsense, hard-nosed program that specializes in running the ball and playing solid defense.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
But much of the fun of Conclave comes from the film’s initial appearance as a no-nonsense prestige project.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images file But Allred has also seemed to fashion his bid for senator after his time on the football field, as a no-frills, no-nonsense team player.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-nonsense
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The announcement was made earlier this month at a solemn ceremony at Department headquarters in Brooklyn to honor the lives lost.Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
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Their presence is solemn and, at the same time, festive, an echo of past times that rings with each step.Arath Zumaya Muñoz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Trump administration now needs to get serious about shaping regional and global conventions around digital trade, anticorruption, and intellectual property rights to counter Beijing’s efforts to bend weaker states to its will and obstruct U.S. economic access.Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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What this translates to is a fast and efficient desktop that's more than capable of serious office work and gaming alike.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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And in Pennsylvania the Philadelphia district attorney issued a stern warning.Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Where once there was stern, pensive faces, now there were smiles, heads tilted back.Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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My first professional job was at the Royal Shakespeare Company.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Many families have to wait months to receive the first appointment with a mental health professional through their insurance and then have to wait three to four months again to have the second appointment.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In this seventh installment, several of the participants appear to have been chosen because of their potential for drama rather than their earnest desire to be loved.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 31 Oct. 2024
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In the cast of characters, Arbor is authoritative, Breeze is animated, Cove is composed, Ember is confident, Juniper is earnest, Spruce is chill, Sol is savvy, Maple, more candid, and Vale, quite curious.Martine Paris, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-nonsense. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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