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
Rocking a glittering silver fringe outfit and no-nonsense biker boots, Rodrigo captivated the crowd with her poetic lyrics about heartbreak, insecurity, and the revelation of self-discovery.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Morse, a big man who looks a little bit like the illusionist Ricky Jay and has a similar no-nonsense demeanor, is moved to tears by the news.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 30 June 2025
The second book in Amanda Weaver’s Racing Hearts series follows fast-talking, no-nonsense Violet Harper, a woman with a successful PR career and zero interest in falling in love.
—Amy James, People.com, 28 June 2025
As detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU, Mariska Hargitay is a smart, no-nonsense, strong, and capable figure.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 June 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Morse, a big man who looks a little bit like the illusionist Ricky Jay and has a similar no-nonsense demeanor, is moved to tears by the news.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 30 June 2025
The second book in Amanda Weaver’s Racing Hearts series follows fast-talking, no-nonsense Violet Harper, a woman with a successful PR career and zero interest in falling in love.
—Amy James, People.com, 28 June 2025
As detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU, Mariska Hargitay is a smart, no-nonsense, strong, and capable figure.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-nonsense
Adjective
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Its fun-first identity is part of the draw in a market flooded with solemn storytelling and dusty barrels.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Moderator Whoopi Goldberg opened the show with a solemn acknowledgment of the disaster, urging viewers in affected areas to stay safe and tune in for information on how to help.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The restaurant was temporarily closed by the city for multiple serious health violations, including a malfunctioning refrigerator and freezer, mold growth and food buildup on kitchen equipment.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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The report cited Biden's sleep apnea treatment and stiffened gait from arthritis, but mentioned no serious ailments.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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As the bow and stern sections tore free from one another, the ship’s contents were ejected and rained down across the ocean floor, dispersing everything from luggage and dinnerware to engine parts and personal belongings.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Len, that character of a stern Englishman with a twinkle in his eye, felt like the core of what the show was.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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This could be in connection to personal, professional or collaborative connections.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Judges are people too, and Your Honor amplifies the tensions between personal and professional for Michael Desiato (Bryan Cranston), a respected New Orleans judge who learns that his teenage son killed another boy in a traffic collision.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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The group is so deep — and perhaps has sustained so much injured attrition over the past two years — that the earnest fan could probably name nine offensive lineman off the top of their head.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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Keen home cook Erin Patterson hosted an intimate meal in July 2023 that started with good-natured banter and earnest prayer — but ended with three guests dead.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-nonsense. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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