no-no

noun

Definition of no-nonext
as in prohibition

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Recent Examples of no-no Slippage or strain during extended wear is a big no-no for the designer. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 The most obvious comp is that Disney couldn’t buy Fox’s TV networks because doing so would’ve saddled Disney with two broadcast networks, ABC and Fox, and that’s a big regulatory no-no. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 18 June 2026 In this bland, milquetoast world, freedom to express oneself through music is a big no-no. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 Cheap All-Weather Wicker Peterman points to cheap all-weather wicker patio furniture as a major no-no in her books. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for no-no
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-no
  1. prohibition
  2. restriction
  3. taboo
  4. embargo
  5. ban
  6. veto
  7. limitation
  8. deterrent
Noun
  • SpaceX insiders were barred from selling in the public offering in June but that prohibition begins to ease on Thursday when more than 900,000 shares are released for trading, more than doubling the amount currently available for trading.
    — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • There's also a curriculum framework and prohibitions on physical and emotional abuse of children.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of prohibition
Noun
  • Iranian lawmakers have drafted a bill to regulate traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, including restrictions on certain vessels and penalties for violators, according to Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Russia -- one of the world's largest oil producers -- has introduced a swath of restrictions on petrol sales across the country, as Ukrainian strikes on its refineries, depots and logistics crimp domestic supply.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of restriction
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  • And so the taboo there is, yeah, politicians could bribe rich people.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
  • Does this require us to break the taboo around ugliness—to name it, as Fairyington does?
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
Definition of taboo
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  • The militant faction declared a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabian shipping in late July, including a blockade on ships of all origins attempting to enter the country’s ports.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Houthis declared a maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia last week, jeopardizing the kingdom's energy exports through the Red Sea.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of embargo
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  • Measures to limit fire risks, such as bans on barbecues and certain outdoor work such as welding and use of electrical power saws are often ignored.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond New York, more than a dozen other US states are currently considering restrictions or bans on new data center construction.
    — , CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of ban
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  • The second option is the General Assembly’s annual fall veto session, a six-day stretch where lawmakers can consider vetoes, unresolved legislation and, at times, new bills.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The governor, in his veto message, cited affordability concerns.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of veto
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  • Research suggests collagen can improve skin hydration and elasticity, though studies are small and have many limitations.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Small drones often face one unavoidable limitation of battery power.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of limitation
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  • Prosecutors sought the longer sentence as a deterrent to future attacks on Jewish institutions amid a rise in antisemitic hate crimes.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
  • First commissioned on February 11, 1984, the US Navy’s USS Georgia (SSGN 729) is based out of Kings Bay, Georgia, part of the strategic nuclear deterrent forces in the US Atlantic Fleet.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of deterrent

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