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as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
I'm serious when I say that no one should be walking in that neighborhood at night
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2
as in important
having a matter of importance as its topic
a very serious film that dealt with the aftermath of the Gulf War
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as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a serious accident
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a serious injury
serious questions
a serious concern
a substantial concern
a significant concern
a considerable concern
a major concern
an important concern
serious doubts
a serious effort
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Recent Examples of serious
This jelly formula has that same bouncy vibe, delivering serious hydration with ingredients like jojoba seed oil.
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Allure Editors, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
In San Diego, many serious rosarians fertilize with a plethora of fertilizers every two weeks commencing in mid-February through to mid-October.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Of course, the film addresses such serious issues as alcohol addiction and poverty.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Monday's crash is the fifth serious aviation incident since late January, including the crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, D.C., between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines passenger plane that left 67 dead.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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Allure Editors, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
In San Diego, many serious rosarians fertilize with a plethora of fertilizers every two weeks commencing in mid-February through to mid-October.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Of course, the film addresses such serious issues as alcohol addiction and poverty.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Monday's crash is the fifth serious aviation incident since late January, including the crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, D.C., between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines passenger plane that left 67 dead.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serious
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu displayed images of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, during an address at a combat officers' graduation ceremony on Sunday, delivering a solemn message.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Language experts were consulted, solemn arguments had, brows were furrowed, everyone treated the whole thing awfully seriously.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The General Assembly has become the most important U.N. body on Ukraine because the Security Council has been paralyzed by Russia’s veto power.—
Edith M. Lederer,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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So Far Chop’s legacy is cemented as a drill forefather and, as such, one of the most important producers in hip-hop history.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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Listeria is particularly dangerous for elderly individuals, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Tale of the Tape Texas Tech is a dangerous squad from deep and the Red Raiders aren’t shy at taking 3-pointers, ranking No. 93 in 3-point rate.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
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But her origin story is compelling: Braverman was born in Ukraine, just weeks before the Chernobyl nuclear event, and was in severe respiratory distress soon after birth.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Konstantopoulos has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a chronic condition that affects connective tissues and makes injuries more frequent and severe.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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That's because a big tax break that could save you money faces an uncertain and confusing future in the Trump administration.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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For half a century, British pop stars have been among the biggest sellers worldwide, but that all changed last year.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2025
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Even as the cause of Mr. Grant’s death remains unknown, advocates of prison safety say that the strikes are creating hazardous conditions for inmates and warn that more deaths may occur if the labor dispute is not quickly resolved.—
Jay Root,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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North Carolina is also experiencing hazardous winter conditions, with an advisory in effect until 10 a.m. EST Friday for areas including Person, Granville, Vance, Warren, and surrounding counties.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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In the first, the scrappy Italian American reporter Nick falls for Andy, the earnest, hapless son of a press mogul.—
Olivia Waite,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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But in the end, whether Bishop was ever earnest or was always running an elaborate con is beside the point for Dixon.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Losing Miller — both as a goal scorer and as a setup man — has blown a major hole in Vancouver’s attack, and in its centre depth.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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The real impact of Bharat Tex—a mammoth undertaking by the Indian government and the 12 major associations across the country—begun percolating within days of the show coming to a close.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Serious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serious. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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