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
During practices, Grove was forced to defend no-nonsense, fifth-year senior Dawson Garcia, one of the Big Ten’s top scorers and rebounders last year who is now a member of the Detroit Pistons’ G-League team.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
May 21 – June 20 Certain no-nonsense aspects of life could seem lighter today.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
The tenacious, no-nonsense Las Vegas comedy legend Deborah Vance refuses to let the industry age her out.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 Feb. 2026
Her nuanced no-nonsense performance is outstanding.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
May 21 – June 20 Certain no-nonsense aspects of life could seem lighter today.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
The tenacious, no-nonsense Las Vegas comedy legend Deborah Vance refuses to let the industry age her out.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 Feb. 2026
Her nuanced no-nonsense performance is outstanding.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-nonsense
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Comedian Chris Tucker added some levity to the solemn services with a stand-up set.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Also present for the solemn event were governors and senators from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and Florida.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Judges, rather than legislators or business leaders, are making serious efforts to address the implications of artificial intelligence for society, as demonstrated by recent federal court rulings on copyright and attorney-client privilege.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bottega Veneta’s Maxi Veneta bag and those impossible-to-find Jacquemus x Nike Moon shoes give it serious street style cred—reminding us to always incorporate statement accessories amongst everyday essentials.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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The sternest test for Gochis (31-2) came from the previously unbeaten Nidelea-Polanin (25-1).—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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But Emerald was made of sterner stuff.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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But the move wasn’t without its challenges, including limited access to capital as immigrants and the need to build a professional track record in a system where credit history and residency length matter.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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One is that the United States is blessed with the most professional and effective military in the world.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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Her role as the earnest, free-spirited teen figuring out life in Texas quickly caught fans’ attention after the series premiered in November 2024.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Mar. 2026
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Foligno always skirted the line between earnest and corny, but nobody ever doubted his sincerity.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-nonsense. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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