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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. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The spa is at the center of Forestis, both in literal location and in spirit.
    Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
  • And why is the punishment for disobedience akin to literal torture?
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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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