nonsensational

adjective

Definition of nonsensationalnext
as in restrained

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonsensational
  1. restrained
  2. dignified
  3. proper
  4. formal
  5. innocuous
Adjective
  • Speaking on behalf of the Mercosur nations, President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou was more restrained and succinct.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In June, the United States made a move in this direction by sponsoring a UN resolution calling on both Israel and Hamas to end the war, although the language was somewhat restrained, and for now, the resolution has had little effect.
    Daniel Silverman, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2024
Definition of restrained
Adjective
  • There’s something dignified in that we can be seen in these different ways.
    Essence, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Airline travel in 2025 is set to become more dignified for passengers with disabilities under a new Department of Transportation rule.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of dignified
Adjective
  • Potential Drawbacks Of Covering Your Grill Without proper ventilation, moisture can accumulate under your grill cover, doing more harm than good.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Ranging from dark rom-coms to monster movies, Criterion is adding some proper deep cuts, as well as 4K restorations of two films that are already part of the collection.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • Prosecutors argue that Mangione's possession of these items demonstrates an intent to commit a criminal act, though a formal connection to the shooting of Brian Thompson has not yet been established in these proceedings.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Doubling as formal introduction to anyone who hasn’t attended a Bushwick warehouse show with 45 stoned internet rappers on the lineup, Xavier’s tape is loosely threaded together by interview clips and DJ drops that contextualize the Upper West Side native’s referential yet futuristic turn-up music.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • Wow, that’s a lot of shadowy baggage associated with something that might have been a somewhat innocuous remark.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The research presented formaldehyde as relatively innocuous.
    Sharon Lerner and Al Shaw, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of innocuous
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Thesaurus Entries Near nonsensational

non-self-governing

nonsensational

nonsense

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“Nonsensational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonsensational. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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