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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
Manager Ron Washington was matter-of-fact in discussing the final call from umpire Ben May.
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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
Nesi’s prose, translated from Indonesian into English by Lara Norgaard, is succinct and polished, matter-of-fact even.
—Nate Zipp, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
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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
Nesi’s prose, translated from Indonesian into English by Lara Norgaard, is succinct and polished, matter-of-fact even.
—Nate Zipp, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter-of-fact
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This expansive series was edited by Paul E. Blackwood, a scientist and educator with the US Office of Education, who also wrote government bulletins and surveys on science education research As interest in children’s science books grew, many educators stressed the importance of factual accuracy.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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Limited training data, large language model design and a lack of real-world experience can create responses that meet the best probable response instead of factual answers.—
Gaurav Basra,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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If the Islamic Republic could be replaced with something more pragmatic and less ideologically driven than Khomeini’s revolutionary doctrine, few in the Arab Gulf would mourn.—
H.A. Hellyer,
Time,
30 June 2025
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When a movie mentions money a lot, things can soon start to feel very pragmatic, cold, and anti-romantic.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Northern New York also tied historical records, with Plattsburgh hitting 101 degrees Fahrenheit the day prior.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Meanwhile, up in Lake Bluff, on June 9, trustees unanimously approved an agreement with other government agencies that will salvage some of the existing Green Bay Road bridge structure for historical reasons and create a roadside exhibit.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Around-the-clock monitoring is crucial, yet building and staffing a 24/7/365 SOC isn't realistic for the typical small enterprise.—
Ricardo Villadiego,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Two, that the racing footage is incredibly realistic.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
27 June 2025
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Burks discovered an interest in medicine through literal accident.—
Kimberly Dishongh,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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And what good might rise from the literal ashes of their former lives? SOURCE: Map data from OpenStreetMap | Jacob Turcotte/Staff Often, the spotlight on communities impacted by such events starts and ends in the immediate aftermath.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 June 2025
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On June 26, Kino Lorber introduced the trailer to Shari & Lamb Chop, a documentary portrait of trailblazing children’s entertainer Shari Lewis and her beloved sock puppet Lamb Chop.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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See below for a complete list of the documentary Emmy winners.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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Today’s Canadian nationalism, by contrast, arises from darker and more practical concerns.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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Sierra Designs recently updated their award-winning Mobile Mummy, a practical and comfortable wearable sleeping bag originally released in 2014.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Be open to what needs to be dismantled in order to build something stronger and more aligned with your true path in the future.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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What’s the difference between something being emotionally true and factually true, and what should be valued more?—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 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 6 Jul. 2025.
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