as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
a no-nonsense gymnastics coach
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Recent Examples of no-nonsense
To elevate the roadhouse into a top-tier venue, Dalton confronts meddling patrons with a cutthroat, no-nonsense policy.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Didi, meanwhile, has a no-nonsense kindness that feels genuine.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
As the sometimes mean, always no-nonsense bailiff Roz Russell, Marsha Warfield kept extremely busy on television throughout the '90s, appearing on everything from Empty Nest to Touched by an Angel to Veronica's Closet.
—Dan Heching, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Sheriff Grady Judd, a no-nonsense Florida sheriff known for his tough talking and showmanship, announced the takedown of a drug-trafficking gang by donning the ringleader’s gold chain and bracelet during a press conference.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Didi, meanwhile, has a no-nonsense kindness that feels genuine.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
As the sometimes mean, always no-nonsense bailiff Roz Russell, Marsha Warfield kept extremely busy on television throughout the '90s, appearing on everything from Empty Nest to Touched by an Angel to Veronica's Closet.
—Dan Heching, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Sheriff Grady Judd, a no-nonsense Florida sheriff known for his tough talking and showmanship, announced the takedown of a drug-trafficking gang by donning the ringleader’s gold chain and bracelet during a press conference.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-nonsense
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Cape Town overflows with history and culture, from the colorful houses and Cape Malay heritage of Bo-Kaap to the solemn shores of Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years in prison.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps that should be a solemn oath for all AI makers.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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And at what point will the FO/Doc accept that—even with Conforto’s lucky strike last night—no serious team can use a Conforto-Pages-Teo outfield—in the field and at the plate—and hope to contend in the way this team should?—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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While the classic grounds for denaturalization include concealment of criminal histories or material lies in the naturalization process, there are growing indications that serious tax fraud may be viewed as evidence that naturalization was procured illegally or fraudulently.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Baltimore has received a stern warning on closing out big games from former All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shatter and Falconi had formed Flipper in the late 1970s Bay Area at the dawn of hardcore, the tougher and sterner punk variant that had a stronghold in California.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Sep. 2025
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Seeking professional guidance early is key so that strategies can be examined and coordinated effectively.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But more than anything, Thomas was among the rare fans in attendance Sunday who understood exactly what professional athletes feel when they are traded, waived, fired, told they are no longer wanted.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Nicholson worked closely with choreographer Corey Baker to develop her character’s clunky, earnest dance style.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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While the homage is heartfelt, and certainly packs its share of genuine laughs, the end result can’t escape feeling like a hodgepodge, incapable of cohesively blending the satirical elements with the earnest messaging foremost on its mind.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-nonsense. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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