1
as in factual
restricted to or based on fact
a matter-of-fact recitation of the events of the last week
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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"
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of matter-of-fact
Janet Nakakihara, 91, tells her Hiroshima bombing story in a flat, matter-of-fact voice, a restraint that forces her listener to fill in the emotional blanks, feeling terror and revulsion and anger as each detail warrants.
—
Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
Placing one’s sympathies in a story where the white farmers carry automatic weapons and Black militants watch them from the bush is not easy, and Davidtz’s tone is bravely matter-of-fact.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
The tone is stern but matter-of-fact, a sign of the routine nature of these events.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
Your tone should be matter-of-fact and confident, not apologetic.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
Placing one’s sympathies in a story where the white farmers carry automatic weapons and Black militants watch them from the bush is not easy, and Davidtz’s tone is bravely matter-of-fact.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
The tone is stern but matter-of-fact, a sign of the routine nature of these events.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
Your tone should be matter-of-fact and confident, not apologetic.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter-of-fact
Adjective
-
Johnson, a San Francisco Chronicle reporter who covered the fire, served as a consultant on the film to ensure factual accuracy.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
-
Second, add a short factual reason that highlights value—not your worth as a person.—
Joyce Marter,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Some suggested a pragmatic approach.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
-
Knowing this reality, PlanAid and QikBIM serve as extensions of our thoughts, bridging creative notions with pragmatic tools.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
All of Wall Street is sharing and celebrating the historical studies of what happens when the Fed drops rates after a long pause and when the stock market is within 2% of a record high.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
-
In July, Lake reported the number of first-time homebuyers had shrunk to just half the historical norm.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
But this more robust communications channel is quite welcome after decades of sterile chatbots and IVR that fail to offer a realistic experience to those trying to reach the top brass of any company anywhere.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
-
The scenario focused on employing the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 2,000-pound Quicksink maritime weapon to destroy a surface vessel under realistic conditions, according to a US Air Force press release published on September 10.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Understand The Deeper Psychology Behind Testing When your partner tests you, the literal content hardly ever matters.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
-
Hush was met with generally favorable reviews at the time of its release, and employs similar stakes (both literal and figurative) as seen in Scream.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Fansville will also produce its own documentary-style social series to share behind-the-scenes stories of past winners of the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway, a 17-year long tradition in college football.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
-
Oscar Martinez of The Office insists to the documentary camera crew on the hunt for what became of the Dunder-Mifflin crew 12 years after the long-running program went off the air.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Its early pilots include placing a humanoid in a car factory to fetch and carry parts, hinting at a practical path into routine industrial tasks.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
-
Below, Forbes Human Resources Council members share practical strategies middle managers can use to strengthen relationships and create a more positive workplace culture.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Early in the novel, Harold points out that authors are constantly looking for ways to bury their true beliefs in their text, rather than state them outright.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Like many Stephen King stories, the truest horrors are the ones that exist in reality.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Matter-of-fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter-of-fact. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share