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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
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.
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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
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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
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OpenAI also says there is a 45 percent to 65 percent reduction in factual errors over GPT-4, depending on the setting, as well as substantial gains in handling medical and coding tasks on industry-standard benchmarks.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the ruling, Southwick emphasized that while presidents enjoy wide discretion under the AEA, the courts retain authority to interpret the statute’s key terms and decide whether the factual findings fit within them.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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This isn't a rejection of progress, but a pragmatic stance rooted in experience.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Nadeen is equally pragmatic about the theft, which is currently under investigation by Glendale police.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Experience360 includes the museum’s popular holograms of survivors, immersive 360-degree films, as well as historical photographs and artifacts.—
Kelly Haramis,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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In northern Taipei, the Taiwanese capital, the island's National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine is a reminder of these clashing historical narratives.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers gave the candle trio a five-star rating for their adjustable brightness, realistic flickering features, and neutral colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Unless more Democrats start being realistic, many more innocent people will unfortunately continue to suffer.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The number culminated in some choreography complete with literal waterworks.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos’ offense is going through the motions right now, literal or otherwise.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Betty Ann Adam, one of the documentary subjects, came on board as executive producer.—
Jennie Punter,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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As part of his reconstruction over the last 5 years, Rose rebuilt the physical sets in 3D and then worked out the camera moves to fit with the documentary evidence, script, extensive notes from Welles and the studio, along with set photos, interviews and archive materials.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Their next goal is to turn the system into a practical tool for early fire detection.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The result is a service that understands the practical needs of businesses and individuals while also recognizing that behind every booking there is a story, a purpose, or a challenge that deserves attention.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Redshirt junior Colton Boomer and true freshman Canaan Moore ach missed a field goal — Boomer from 46 yards and Moore from 24.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Red maple Red maple stays true to its name.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Matter-of-fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter-of-fact. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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