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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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The new world order is truth to truth, answer to query, whereby factual snippets are revered and rewarded.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Writers who draw on personal stories are often dogged by nonfiction’s prevailing imperative of factual precision.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 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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But this cynicism has evolved into a pragmatic rejection of war—especially one at the behest of a belligerent Israel and a complicit Washington.—
H.A. Hellyer,
Time,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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The result features many innovations never before seen in a humanoid figure, including new methods to create more realistic skin and replicate the twinkle in Walt’s eye which Imagineers established was because of what is known as a corneal bulge.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Could physicists resolve Penrose’s singularities by moving to something a little more quantum, and therefore a little more realistic?—
Charlie Wood,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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The spa is at the center of Forestis, both in literal location and in spirit.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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And why is the punishment for disobedience akin to literal torture?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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In Cincinnati, there are a slew of events, including a documentary film screening, a carnival night and a roller skating party where all wheels are welcome.—
Emily Chen-Newton,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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And of course, Bruce Springsteen and Nas to add a little additional Tri-State perspective to this documentary portrait of Long Island’s favorite son.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
18 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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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
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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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“Matter-of-fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter-of-fact. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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