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as in factual
restricted to or based on fact
a matter-of-fact recitation of the events of the last week
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a matter-of-fact woman who didn't worry about "what ifs"
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Recent Examples of matter-of-fact
Although my decision was fueled by single-parent shame, his decision was matter-of-fact.
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Kim O’Hara, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Manager Ron Washington was matter-of-fact in discussing the final call from umpire Ben May.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Some are matter-of-fact or even gleeful about their brutality.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Sobule’s fictional scenario unfolds in a similarly matter-of-fact manner.
—Alfred Soto, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
Kim O’Hara, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Manager Ron Washington was matter-of-fact in discussing the final call from umpire Ben May.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Some are matter-of-fact or even gleeful about their brutality.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Sobule’s fictional scenario unfolds in a similarly matter-of-fact manner.
—Alfred Soto, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter-of-fact
Adjective
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But the Court of Appeals ruling said a hearing to present evidence is not always required before issuing a preliminary injunction and if there are no factual disputes.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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With 74 percent of respondents expressing uncertainty about at least one claim's veracity, the findings highlight the challenge facing voters where shared factual understanding appears increasingly fragmented.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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With him at the helm, the OCC looks poised to reinvigorate a pragmatic, innovation-friendly stance — a hopeful sign for the future of crypto within the U.S. banking system.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Shady Big Pharma hotshot Martin Krebs (Rupert Friend) spares no expense in recruiting amoral special-ops vet Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) and pragmatic paleontologist Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey) for a suicide mission to the off-limits equatorial habitat of Ile Saint-Hubert.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Kartal, who was born in 2001, was wearing a boxy outfit inspired by the nineties, one of her favorite historical periods.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Nearly every episode of this podcast from the Washington Post is under 10 minutes, delivering a digestible overview of an obscure or long-forgotten historical episode.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Agents going to the president's or vice president's detail will have the opportunity to learn in a hands-on, realistic training environment thanks to the new addition.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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In previous sales, however, the following (realistic) trade-ins have fetched the best pricing.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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One boss fight in particular should’ve been a greater challenge, but between DK and Pauline dropping literal bombs on the foe, the encounter was over in moments.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Farming is complex, Burnett says, because inventory (like livestock) has a literal lifecycle—it is born, grows, and dies.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Lauded as ‘unflinching’, the documentary discussion is a timely addition.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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For the first time this year, the Humanitas Prizes will include two awards in the documentary category instead of one (one to a documentary feature and another for docuseries episode), making for ten Humanitas Prizes at the Humanitas Prizes Awards Show & Toast.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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To bridge this growing gap, companies are turning to Artificial Intelligence, not as a buzzword, but as a practical solution.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The Quince Leather Jewelry Box checks all the boxes of the perfect jewelry organizer: spacious, practical, and stylish.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The same's true for someone who is retired and taking taxable withdrawals from traditional 401(k) plans.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Among the property's true highlights is its exceptional dining scene— beloved by both discerning locals and hotel guests.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Matter-of-fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter-of-fact. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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