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
  • But Judge Declines to Impose Punishment General News How the L.A. Wildfires Are Becoming a Conspiracy-Theorists' Haven -- and a Political Weapon Locals long have prized Palm Beach for its restrained serenity.
    Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
  • On the other hand, every action, inaction and reaction remains uncannily familiar, making Chowdhury’s restrained approach feel like the right one.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of restrained
Adjective
  • Stay classy Sean Dyche’s two-year tenure in charge at Everton ended in a dignified and professional manner on Thursday when he was sacked three hours before a match.
    Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Member states are working on tackling the need for sustainable, dignified and affordable housing across the Union.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of dignified
Adjective
  • Sponsor is not responsible for the availability or proper functioning of any hotel feature or amenity and no credit or compensation will be awarded by Sponsor with respect thereto.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
  • There is no region where only A and C overlap that doesn’t also include another region, and likewise for B and D. A proper Venn diagram depicts every combination of intersections.
    Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • While leaders and managers often serve as mentors due to their influence and experience, mentorship extends beyond formal roles.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • His wife sometimes held a camera, and his friend Rick sometimes lent a hand with builds, but Furze did not hire any formal staff and worked primarily in a back-yard workshop and an old barn.
    Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • Therefore, the government supported the showing of American comedies like Three Stooges films and the publication of innocuous cartoons focused on daily life.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 3 Jan. 2025
  • For such an innocuous tradition, New Year’s resolutions can be surprisingly controversial.
    Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of innocuous
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Thesaurus Entries Near nonsensational

non-self-governing

nonsensational

nonsense

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