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
In walks the no-nonsense, charismatic yet enigmatic Jerry.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
That kind of no-nonsense mentality cuts right through all the nonsense and puts the focus on the work.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
DiLorenzo, with his entrepreneurial track record in development and philanthropy, is likely to jump in soon and could excel by appealing to voters weary of Washington insiders, channeling a no-nonsense approach to economic growth.
—Kristin Tate, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
But my urologist was a no-nonsense guy.
—Daryl Wilber, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for no-nonsense
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
That kind of no-nonsense mentality cuts right through all the nonsense and puts the focus on the work.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
DiLorenzo, with his entrepreneurial track record in development and philanthropy, is likely to jump in soon and could excel by appealing to voters weary of Washington insiders, channeling a no-nonsense approach to economic growth.
—Kristin Tate, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
But my urologist was a no-nonsense guy.
—Daryl Wilber, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for no-nonsense
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-nonsense
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More than five hours after the crash, there was a solemn procession off of Route 146 led by Massachusetts State Police, followed by the medical examiner and fellow police officers.—
Anna Meiler,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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That this is a serious matter—not slight at all—does not oblige the author of a seriously funny book to be solemn.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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If Haaland isn’t my choice here, there should be serious consideration at The Athletic about sacking me.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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As for the safety of the drug, about 10% of the adults taking enlicitide experienced serious adverse events during the study and a similar share, about 12%, of those taking a placebo experienced adverse events in the study.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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On Academy Street, taken over by Dominicans, the Fourth translated into a jubilant handful of families and neighbors on each stretch of sidewalk, with speakers, folding chairs, and beer bottles at the foot of stern buildings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The boat can easily accommodate a dozen guests, thanks to the abundant seating, including a rear-facing lounge at the stern and bow lounge.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Dykstra served time in a California federal prison for bankruptcy fraud and was sentenced to more than six months for hiding baseball gloves and other items from his professional playing days.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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That size mirrors the size of professional esports competition monitors.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Abbott Elementary actor plays Sheriff Mark Mylow, a deeply earnest man who is dealing with a broken heart after school teacher Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer) ended their engagement.—
Sabienna Bowman,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
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The industry loves an inside-out moment, and embracing Disney’s most famous—and famously earnest —mascot offers an opportunity to imbue the 97-year-old cartoon rodent with some real edge.—
Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-nonsense. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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