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having or showing qualities that are considered good in business
His businesslike approach to the dispute was very helpful. a businesslike manner
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Recent Examples of businesslike
Jenner finished off the businesslike look with black trousers, loafers with white socks, and black sunglasses.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
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Then add a tailored jacket (see Hailey Bieber, who paired hers with a turtleneck and kitten heels) for a more businesslike take.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Despite this, the two countries have maintained a businesslike relationship, facilitated by the growing influence of Russian-speaking immigrants in Israeli politics.
—Chris Miller, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2015
The Trump years did not see any improvement in the tense, if businesslike, German-Russian relationship, much less a German turn against the United States.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 22 Feb. 2022
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
Editors’ Picks Was That a 900 or 1080 on the Halfpipe? X Games Can Now Ask A.I.
Then add a tailored jacket (see Hailey Bieber, who paired hers with a turtleneck and kitten heels) for a more businesslike take.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Despite this, the two countries have maintained a businesslike relationship, facilitated by the growing influence of Russian-speaking immigrants in Israeli politics.
—Chris Miller, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2015
The Trump years did not see any improvement in the tense, if businesslike, German-Russian relationship, much less a German turn against the United States.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 22 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for businesslike
Adjective
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Wow your guests with these trending outdoor entertaining ideas from professional event and party planners.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Peppler manages to offer both a practical guide to place and a way to (almost) replicate it from afar.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Here's a few practical tips: When trying to use your phone, text – don't call.—
Joel Shannon,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Under the guise of polite party banter, the two trade barbs, each speaking on behalf of their respective cause.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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To many observers, Modi’s success stemmed from his willingness to play on profound resentments, which for decades had been considered offensive to voice in polite society.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But legal experts said a criminal contempt finding would be a serious step to be avoided.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The restaurant sector must get in the game in order to make a serious dent on improving customer health.—
Hank Cardello,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Businesslike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businesslike. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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